AHCFAU202Recognise fauna

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What an assessment for AHCFAU202 must cover

35 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for fauna recognition

  • 1.1Identify and select processes for fauna recognition
  • 1.2Identify and select resources and equipment required for identification activity
  • 1.3Record the location for observations of fauna
  • 1.4Organise and arrange resources for fauna recognition process
  • 1.5Use surveillance techniques suitable for approaching fauna and reducing environmental impact
  • 1.6Identify hazards, notify supervisor and follow workplace health and safety procedures

2 Recognise specified fauna

  • 2.1Recognise and name fauna according to their characteristics
  • 2.2Record descriptions of fauna habits, characteristics and significant features according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3Seek advice in the identification process according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4Ensure observation activities comply with animal welfare codes of practice

3 Complete identification of fauna

  • 3.1Record fauna sightings in reference collection
  • 3.2Update field notes for new fauna sightings
  • 3.3Report notifiable fauna to supervisor according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • There must be evidence that the individual has recognised at least 20 fauna species in the field, which must include at least five species from three of the following groups: mammals, birds, reptiles/amphibians, fish, invertebrates.
  • accessed a natural area in a manner suitable to observe fauna causing minimal disruption and damage to the environment
  • identified processes, situations, equipment and resources for observation of fauna
  • observed and recorded the details of observations according to enterprise requirements
  • recognised fauna according to their characteristics
  • followed workplace procedures and supervisor instructions for identifying, recognising and recording fauna
  • applied work health and safety policies and procedures to fauna observation activities
  • applied animal welfare practices when observing fauna
  • prepared documentation relevant to fauna observations and identification

Knowledge evidence

  • principles and practices for identifying fauna, including: identification techniques and resources
  • fauna behaviour
  • fauna habitats
  • tracks, scats and traces
  • typical characteristics of fauna
  • basic nomenclature and naming conventions
  • techniques for observing, identifying and reporting fauna
  • purposes for observing and monitoring fauna
  • workplace health and safety procedures when conducting observations
  • procedures for reporting rare, uncommon or notifiable fauna
  • animal welfare and environmental codes of practice relevant to the observation of fauna

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Interpret textual information from sources to identify relevant and key information for fauna recognition
  • Writing: Document outcomes of observations using correct and industry specific terminology

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What does an assessment tool for AHCFAU202 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCFAU202 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AHCFAU202?

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