Oversee and instruct shed staff

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCSHG407A, 'Oversee and instruct shed staff'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Oversee and instruct shed staff' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Define work shed roles

1.1. Roles and responsibilities of shed staff are clearly defined.

1.2. Skills of shed staff are accurately identified and matched with available tasks and duties.

1.3. Requirements of job duties and the industry code of practice are clearly identified and communicated to shed staff.

1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policy and procedures are effectively communicated and implemented.

2. Induct shed staff

2.1. OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls are implemented.

2.2. The details of shearing, including flock and mob details, are communicated to staff.

2.3. New staff are briefed on relevant awards, enterprise agreements, pay rates and related administration.

2.4. New staff are advised of terms and conditions and signed on.

2.5. New staff are familiarised with the workplace and colleagues.

3. Support on-the-job training

3.1. Training needs are determined through skills analysis and monitoring work performance.

3.2. Practical skills are explained and demonstrated where required Training is provided based on clear explanations and practical demonstration of skills

3.3. Performance required is clearly indicated to the learner.

3.4. Training is delivered in line with operational requirements.

4. Monitor work performance of shed staff

4.1. Board staff are allocated responsibilities and their performance is monitored.

4.2. Skirting procedures are explained and skirtings are monitored for compliance to instructions.

4.3. Requirements for separating specific parts of the fleece are clearly described to wool handlers and justified by Code of Practice or processor requirements.

4.4. Condition of wool room is monitored to minimise contamination of all wool lines.

4.5. All bending and lifting that is required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment.

5. Provide follow-up and support to shed staff

5.1. Staff responsibilities are adjusted to allow for practice and skills development where required.

5.2. Coaching is provided to assist learning.

5.3. Discussion and information sharing is routinely used to communicate requirements of work activities through a participative approach.

5.4. Feedback is clear, constructive and provided promptly to individuals to maintain high quality clip preparation.

5.5. Disagreements and conflicts are managed constructively using appropriate conflict management strategies.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCSHG407A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33010 - Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
  • AHC40110 - Certificate IV in Agriculture
  • AHC33013 - Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation