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

AHCLSK317A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan to exhibit livestock

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK317A - Plan to exhibit livestock
Description This unit covers the process of planning to exhibit livestock and/or fleece and defines the work practices required to: identify potential exhibits against selection criteria to accurately select livestock; train animals to be led and presented in competition if required; organise entries, resources and facilities for showing; arrange and prepare for transport; present exhibits to best advantage; promote the product to clients and pursue sales opportunities.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to working with limited or no supervision within enterprise guidelines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Select potential exhibits
  • Selection criteria are determined.
  • Potential exhibits are chosen against selection criteria and according to enterprise and industry exhibit expectations.
  • Faults in potential exhibits are identified and remedial action taken.
       
Element: Determine preparation requirements
  • Preparation requirements are identified.
  • Resources and facilities are identified and organised to allow for adequate preparation prior to exhibition.
  • Preparation requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, are communicated clearly and accurately to staff.
  • Arrangements are made to ensure necessary resources and facilities at the exhibition are available and will be ready.
       
Element: Supervise preparation
  • Potential exhibits are checked and progress monitored.
  • Staff is monitored against established preparation procedures and realistic time-lines.
  • Contingency plans are implemented to meet preparation shortfalls as required.
  • Staff are advised of any changes in preparation procedures and instructed accordingly.
       
Element: Present exhibition
  • Checks on transport arrangements are made to ensure that transport is suitable and that exhibit will arrive in time.
  • Entries meet exhibition schedule requirements and procedural rules.
  • Exhibits are displayed to their best advantage and according to exhibition guidelines.
  • Promotional and sales opportunities are optimised and pursued as required.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency is demonstrated in this standard if the candidate is able to:

identify potential exhibits against selection criteria to accurately select livestock/fleeces

train animals to be led and presented in competition

organise entries, resources and facilities for showing

arrange and prepare for transport

present exhibits to best advantage

promote the product to clients and pursue sales opportunities.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

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.

Required skills

select livestock

prepare animals for exhibition

present livestock to best advantage

promote the product to clients

pursue sales opportunities

communicate with staff during preparations, exhibit officials and potential customers

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

criteria for competition judging

preparation procedures

requirements for entry of competitors

transportation requirements

feeding and nutrition requirements

supervision techniques

communication styles

observation methods

relevant legislative health and OHS requirements, especially as they relate to livestock and fleece exhibitions, and animal transportation, animal welfare and safe livestock handling techniques

enterprise and industry policies and codes of practice with regard to livestock exhibitions, sales, livestock transportation, and recording and reporting requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Animals may include:

beef cattle

dairy cattle

sheep

pigs

poultry

goats.

Procedure may include:

halter training

leading

grooming

clipping

care of hooves and horns

special feed supplementation

presentation techniques

use of show equipment

special transport requirements

avoidance of stress,

show protocols.

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
Selection criteria are determined. 
Potential exhibits are chosen against selection criteria and according to enterprise and industry exhibit expectations. 
Faults in potential exhibits are identified and remedial action taken. 
Preparation requirements are identified. 
Resources and facilities are identified and organised to allow for adequate preparation prior to exhibition. 
Preparation requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, are communicated clearly and accurately to staff. 
Arrangements are made to ensure necessary resources and facilities at the exhibition are available and will be ready. 
Potential exhibits are checked and progress monitored. 
Staff is monitored against established preparation procedures and realistic time-lines. 
Contingency plans are implemented to meet preparation shortfalls as required. 
Staff are advised of any changes in preparation procedures and instructed accordingly. 
Checks on transport arrangements are made to ensure that transport is suitable and that exhibit will arrive in time. 
Entries meet exhibition schedule requirements and procedural rules. 
Exhibits are displayed to their best advantage and according to exhibition guidelines. 
Promotional and sales opportunities are optimised and pursued as required. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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