AHCFAU201 Recognise fauna

Release: 2

AHCFAU201 Recognise fauna

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	Interprets textual information from sources to identify relevant and key information for fauna recognition
Writing	Documents outcomes of observations using correct and industry specific terminology
Navigate the world of work	Complies with explicit workplace procedures and animal welfare codes of practice
Get the work done	Plans and implements routine tasks and workload making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, seeking assistance in setting priorities

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHCFAU201 Recognise fauna Release 2	AHCFAU201 Recognise fauna Release 1	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