Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSK305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain livestock water supplies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK305 - Maintain livestock water supplies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain livestock water supplies.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify maintenance requirements
  • Check livestock water supplies for quality and inspect for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply
  • Check components of water supply systems for wear, deterioration or malfunctions
  • Check and confirm Identified maintenance requirements according to the maintenance plan
       
Element: Prepare for maintenance
  • Select tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements and check for serviceability
  • Identify faulty or unsafe tools and segregate for repair or replacement
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Select and use personal protective equipment
       
Element: Carry out maintenance procedures
  • Maintain water systems and equipment to manufacturers specifications, livestock requirements and maintenance plan
  • Carry out maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding
  • Report more complex faults and repair requirements to the supervisor
       
Element: Complete maintenance activities
  • Clean worksite, tools and materials, return to operating order and store
  • Report malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools for repair or replacement
  • Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify maintenance requirements

1.1 Check livestock water supplies for quality and inspect for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply

1.2 Check components of water supply systems for wear, deterioration or malfunctions

1.3 Check and confirm Identified maintenance requirements according to the maintenance plan

2. Prepare for maintenance

2.1 Select tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements and check for serviceability

2.2 Identify faulty or unsafe tools and segregate for repair or replacement

2.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2.4 Select and use personal protective equipment

3. Carry out maintenance procedures

3.1 Maintain water systems and equipment to manufacturers specifications, livestock requirements and maintenance plan

3.2 Carry out maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding

3.3 Report more complex faults and repair requirements to the supervisor

4. Complete maintenance activities

4.1 Clean worksite, tools and materials, return to operating order and store

4.2 Report malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools for repair or replacement

4.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

estimate water requirements based on average and peak demand for water

test and monitor machinery and equipment for correct operation and recognise minor faults and report major faults

identify the components of a range of water supply systems

arrange water supply system components and materials

use hand and power tools safely

carry out routine servicing and minor repairs on a range of water supply systems and equipment

work as part of a contract team as required

demonstrate safe and positive environmental working practices

test water quality as directed

read and interpret a water supply plan

measure and calculate lubrication requirements

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

livestock requirements and average and peak demand for water

operational principles of various pumps and pumping systems

functions and components of a range of water supply systems

operation and maintenance of diesel and petrol engines

factors which affect water quality, various water contaminants and remedial action

advantages and disadvantages of different types of water supply systems

State and Territory work health and safety legislative requirements relevant to the job role

relevant legislative requirements with regard to property water supply systems

environmental code of practices associated with maintenance activities.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify maintenance requirements

1.1 Check livestock water supplies for quality and inspect for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply

1.2 Check components of water supply systems for wear, deterioration or malfunctions

1.3 Check and confirm Identified maintenance requirements according to the maintenance plan

2. Prepare for maintenance

2.1 Select tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements and check for serviceability

2.2 Identify faulty or unsafe tools and segregate for repair or replacement

2.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2.4 Select and use personal protective equipment

3. Carry out maintenance procedures

3.1 Maintain water systems and equipment to manufacturers specifications, livestock requirements and maintenance plan

3.2 Carry out maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding

3.3 Report more complex faults and repair requirements to the supervisor

4. Complete maintenance activities

4.1 Clean worksite, tools and materials, return to operating order and store

4.2 Report malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools for repair or replacement

4.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check livestock water supplies for quality and inspect for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply 
Check components of water supply systems for wear, deterioration or malfunctions 
Check and confirm Identified maintenance requirements according to the maintenance plan 
Select tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements and check for serviceability 
Identify faulty or unsafe tools and segregate for repair or replacement 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Select and use personal protective equipment 
Maintain water systems and equipment to manufacturers specifications, livestock requirements and maintenance plan 
Carry out maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding 
Report more complex faults and repair requirements to the supervisor 
Clean worksite, tools and materials, return to operating order and store 
Report malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools for repair or replacement 
Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK305 - Maintain livestock water supplies
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