Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and record fauna that are commonly encountered when undertaking agricultural, horticultural and land management activities.
The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of job contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Fauna (FAU)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for fauna recognition |
1.1 Identify and select processes for fauna recognition 1.2 Identify fauna according to workplace requirements 1.3 Identify and select resources and equipment required for identification activity 1.4 Determine location for observations of fauna 1.5 Organise and arrange resources for fauna recognition process 1.6 Use surveillance techniques suitable for approaching fauna and reduce environmental impact 1.7 Follow workplace health and safety procedures for fieldwork |
2. Recognise specified fauna |
2.1 Recognise and name fauna according to their characteristics 2.2 Record descriptions of fauna habits, characteristics and significant features according to workplace procedures 2.3 Seek advice in the identification process according to workplace procedures 2.4 Ensure observation activities comply with animal welfare codes of practice |
3. Complete identification of fauna |
3.1 Record fauna sightings in reference collection 3.2 Update field notes for new fauna sightings 3.3 Report notifiable fauna to supervisor according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCFAU201 Recognise fauna |
AHCFAU201 Recognise fauna |
Minor changes to Performance Criteria for clarity Updated Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72