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

AHCORG101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support organic production

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCORG101 - Support organic production
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support livestock and plant based organic production.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under close supervision. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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 workplace and/or a simulated environment that accurately reflects 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: Prepare materials, tools and equipment for organic production work
  • Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • Conduct checks for serviceability on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items
  • Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to self, load and vehicle
  • Select, check and fit suitable personal protective clothing and equipment before work
  • Identify and report work health and safety hazards
       
Element: Undertake organic production work as directed
  • Follow instructions and directions and seek clarification when necessary
  • Undertake work in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to workplace information and principles of organic agriculture
  • Follow site quarantine, biosecurity protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are as required by enterprise guidelines
  • Meet enterprise's food safety requirements where appropriate
  • Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner
  • Follow enterprise policies and procedures for workplace practices and handling and disposal of materials
  • Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
  • Maintain a clean and safe work site while working
       
Element: Handle materials and equipment
  • Store waste material produced during work in a designated area according to supervisor instructions
  • Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions and enterprise guidelines
       
Element: Clean up on completion of work
  • Return materials to store or dispose of
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • Report work outcomes
       


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. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for organic production work

1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions

1.2 Conduct checks for serviceability on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items

1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to self, load and vehicle

1.4 Select, check and fit suitable personal protective clothing and equipment before work

1.5 Identify and report work health and safety hazards

2. Undertake organic production work as directed

2.1 Follow instructions and directions and seek clarification when necessary

2.2 Undertake work in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to workplace information and principles of organic agriculture

2.3 Follow site quarantine, biosecurity protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are as required by enterprise guidelines

2.4 Meet enterprise's food safety requirements where appropriate

2.5 Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner

2.6 Follow enterprise policies and procedures for workplace practices and handling and disposal of materials

2.7 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines

2.8 Maintain a clean and safe work site while working

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Store waste material produced during work in a designated area according to supervisor instructions

3.2 Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions and enterprise guidelines

4. Clean up on completion of work

4.1 Return materials to store or dispose of

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Report work outcomes

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:

apply principles of organic agriculture to daily work routines

follow supervisor instructions

follow work health and safety procedures and where appropriate, food safety procedures

report any variations from required standards or procedures to supervisor

apply enterprise quarantine and biosecurity protocols

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles of organic production

organic procedures and recording requirements

safe work practices relevant to the tasks being undertaken, including safe use of tools and equipment

food safety requirements for enterprise's activities where appropriate

work health and safety, biosecurity and environmental protection legislation and enterprise procedures

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for organic production work

1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions

1.2 Conduct checks for serviceability on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items

1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to self, load and vehicle

1.4 Select, check and fit suitable personal protective clothing and equipment before work

1.5 Identify and report work health and safety hazards

2. Undertake organic production work as directed

2.1 Follow instructions and directions and seek clarification when necessary

2.2 Undertake work in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to workplace information and principles of organic agriculture

2.3 Follow site quarantine, biosecurity protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are as required by enterprise guidelines

2.4 Meet enterprise's food safety requirements where appropriate

2.5 Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner

2.6 Follow enterprise policies and procedures for workplace practices and handling and disposal of materials

2.7 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines

2.8 Maintain a clean and safe work site while working

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Store waste material produced during work in a designated area according to supervisor instructions

3.2 Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions and enterprise guidelines

4. Clean up on completion of work

4.1 Return materials to store or dispose of

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.3 Report work outcomes

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
Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions 
Conduct checks for serviceability on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items 
Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to self, load and vehicle 
Select, check and fit suitable personal protective clothing and equipment before work 
Identify and report work health and safety hazards 
Follow instructions and directions and seek clarification when necessary 
Undertake work in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to workplace information and principles of organic agriculture 
Follow site quarantine, biosecurity protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are as required by enterprise guidelines 
Meet enterprise's food safety requirements where appropriate 
Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner 
Follow enterprise policies and procedures for workplace practices and handling and disposal of materials 
Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines 
Maintain a clean and safe work site while working 
Store waste material produced during work in a designated area according to supervisor instructions 
Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions and enterprise guidelines 
Return materials to store or dispose of 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 
Report work outcomes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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