TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AHC21210 Certificate II Rural Operations

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1 Name of RTO Toowoomba State High School Training Package Where to find Training Package Code: AHC10 Title: Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Version: 1 Go to details of certificate packaging rules are available from NTIS: Download Training Package from NTIS: National qualification code: AHC21210 Qualification Units of competency Title: Certificate II In Rural Operations Packaging rules: Students must successfully complete the 2 core unit plus 16 elective units (18 total) from the following list: National code Unit of competency title Core / Pathway / Specialisation/ Elective / etc AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes Core AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core AHCLSK205A Handle livestock using basic techniques Elective AHCMOM202A Operate tractors Elective AHCLSK211A Provide feed for livestock Elective AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery Elective AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures Elective AHCLSK207A Load and unload livestock Elective AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision Elective AHCINF202A Install, maintain and repair fencing Elective Page 1 of 16

2 AHCHBR203A Provide daily care for horses Elective AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition Elective AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment Elective AHCAIS303A Artificially inseminate livestock Elective AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry Elective AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications Elective AHCLSK309A Implement animal health control programs Elective Clients Training and assessment arrangements This qualification is designed for people seeking a pathway into rural, agricultural and agribusiness industries The qualification is targeted at: school students in Years 11 and 12 Duration The expected completion time is 2 semesters / 171hours (based on Yr 12 attendance). With Training Packages, assessment and training may be conducted at the workplace, off-the-job, at a training organisation, during regular work, or through work experience, work placement, work simulation or any combination of these. Organisation The program will be delivered through students receiving theory and practical training on site in a real working property situation. Students will undertake class assignments and practical activities to demonstrate their course competencies. A range of teaching and learning strategies will be provided for students to deliver the competencies. These include: classroom theory practical tasks group work simulated work activities industry spokespeople and demonstrations class excursions to industry sites Page 2 of 16

3 Training and assessment arrangements (continued) Course structure Term / Semester Topic / Theme / Guidelines Units of competency Term 1 Semester 1 Welcome to the Rural Industry. Theory and prac work in the following: Explanation of the Rural Industries Available careers and work Skills I will need Work/Employer expectations WH&S Using farm chemicals and associated safety procedures. Animal Ethics and Animal Safety Procedures Agricultural Software Introductory tasks to be completed on a property. Begin fitting livestock for Ag Centre clients. Guest speakers AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices AHCLSK205A Handle livestock using basic techniques AHCMOM202A Operate tractors AHCLSK211A Provide feed for livestock AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery AHCLSK207A Load and unload livestock AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision AHCINF202A Install, maintain and repair fencing AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications Page 3 of 16

4 Term 2 Semester 1 Machinery, Equipment and Fabrication on Farm. Theory and prac work in the following: Farm machinery and equipment for the pastoral enterprise. Tractor and machinery operation safety, appropriate choice or usage, maintenance. Correct oil selection for machinery. Farm implement design, safety and maintenance. Farm implement usage. Farm welding, fabrication and maintenance. Reading operator manuals and following service intervals. Livestock training/preparation (show team). AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices AHCLSK205A Handle livestock using basic techniques AHCMOM202A Operate tractors AHCLSK211A Provide feed for livestock AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures AHCINF202A Install, maintain and repair fencing AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications Page 4 of 16

5 Term 3 Semester 2 Livestock Studies Theory and prac work in the following: Livestock yard design and building. Livestock handling fundamentals and safety. Breed recognition. Conformation and temperament. Teamwork and communication when handling livestock. Livestock handling equipment. Livestock health, disease control and procedures. Animal health chemicals (restricted application) Artificial insemination Loading, unloading and transporting livestock. Feeding livestock Cattle nutrition pasture/feedlot Pasture management Livestock training/preparation (show team). AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices AHCLSK205A Handle livestock using basic techniques AHCLSK211A Provide feed for livestock AHCLSK207A Load and unload livestock AHCINF202A Install, maintain and repair fencing AHCHBR203A Provide daily care for horses AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition AHCAIS303A Artificially inseminate livestock AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications AHCLSK309A Implement animal health control programs Page 5 of 16

6 Term 4 Semester 4 (Shortest Term) Preparing for my Ag Career Theory and prac work in the following: Application and resume writing. Interview processes. What am I qualified for? Characteristics of a successful employee. Individual prac work in a variety of farm tasks. General farm work and property maintenance. Livestock training/preparation (show team) prep of new season cattle. AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices AHCLSK205A Handle livestock using basic techniques AHCMOM202A Operate tractors AHCLSK211A Provide feed for livestock AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures AHCLSK207A Load and unload livestock AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision AHCINF202A Install, maintain and repair fencing AHCHBR203A Provide daily care for horses AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment AHCAIS303A Artificially inseminate livestock AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications AHCLSK309A Implement animal health control programs Page 6 of 16

7 Training and assessment arrangements (continued) Formative assessment evidence-gathering techniques The following matrix identifies the type of evidence that will be collected towards competency and to enable judgments to be made about student s competency in each unit Unit of competency A B C D E F G H I AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices AHCLSK205A Handle livestock using basic techniques AHCMOM202A Operate tractors AHCLSK211A Provide feed for livestock AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures AHCLSK207A Load and unload livestock AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision AHCINF202A Install, maintain and repair fencing AHCHBR203A Provide daily care for horses Page 7 of 16

8 AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition AHCLSK316A Prepare livestock for competition AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment AHCAIS303A Artificially inseminate livestock AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications AHCLSK309A Implement animal health control programs A Observation checklist B Scenarios/Problem Solving C Integrated project D Practical tasks E Teacher Questioning F Observations with checklists and self assessment G Written Assessment (Worksheets and simple responses) H Diary/Journals I Oral presentation/spoken task Page 8 of 16

9 Training and assessment staff (indicate for each unit of competency the staff involved in delivery, and identify if this is being delivered by one person, or in a team approach) Units of competency Training arrangements Technical Advisor Training & assessment staff Qualified Assessor AHCOHS201A All classes are trained and N/A assessed by G Priebe and J AHCWRK209A Pitts. The Cert II N/A Rural Operations class will AHCLSK205A primarily use one N/A teacher all year, however staffing issues could AHCMOM202A require each N/A nominated teacher to take a AHCLSK211A term/semester N/A depending on the situation. Qualified Trainer AHCMOM204A N/A AHCINF204A N/A AHCLSK207A N/A AHCCHM201A N/A AHCINF202A N/A AHCHBR203A N/A AHCLSK316A N/A Page 9 of 16

10 AHCMOM304A N/A AHCAIS303A N/A AHCWRK204A N/A AHCWRK205A N/A AHCLSK309A N/A Assessment validation process Consultation with industry The processes used to validate assessment in this course are: Training and assessment strategies and assessment items are reviewed annually by industry personnel as well as other trainers and assessors and comments for continual improvements are noted below. Validation by industry A review is conducted yearly with industry representatives to check that standards expected of students are consistent with current industry practice. Date of review Enterprise / Business name Contact person 20/10/10 Berwick Stud Dave Jeffries 20/10/10 AA Co Mobile Telephone Web M T E W M T E W Record of consultations can be found at: Industry feedback summary of last consultation Page 10 of 16

11 Date of next consultation: 20/10/12 Date of last consultation: 20/10/11 Moderation of assessment Assessors consulted as part of the moderation process Moderation is conducted yearly with other trainers and assessors to review all assessment instruments to ensure they are appropriate for the units of competency and reflect information contained in the elements, performance criteria, range of variables, and evidence guide. Date of review Enterprise / Business name Contact person 20/10/10 Berwick Stud David Jeffries 20/10/10 AA Co Mobile Telephone Web M T E W M T E W Record of consultations can be found at: Assessor feedback summary of last consultation Date of next moderation: 20/10/12 Date of last moderation: 20/10/11 Internal moderation Where more than one teacher is involved in delivery and assessment, moderation of assessment judgments will occur regularly. Next moderation date: 20/10/12 Page 11 of 16

12 Resource requirements Record of available resources for this course: Wilsonton Agricultural Centre has the following facilities: 35 acres mixed cropping and pastures 160 acre grazing block DPI paddock leased next door 25acres Cattle yards with a five pen feedlot/panel and cable Up to date vet cattle crush with scales Scanning equipment Loading ramp Grain bins/cattle feeders and hay feeders Cattle Truck 50 head of cattle (breeding herd) Young cattle for husbandry work Affiliations with 3 outside cattle studs they provide cattle for training/show preparation. Complete animal husbandry tools and equipment (including AI) All cattle are regularly involved in regional cattle showing events ** All animal activities done under QSAEC and Risk Management guidelines Sheep yards Shearing facilities - moveable 20 sheep breeding herd + lambs for feed trials Grain feeder for sheep 5 Goats 3 horses 2 Alpaccas Poultry laying and meat chickens 5 chook houses (including 1 indoor with battery capabilities) Fish displays 3 main tanks Organic gardens Orchard (1 acre) 5 stables 1 hay shed Plant propagation building 2 green houses 1 plant hardening area 2 25 x 10m plant hot houses 1 Ag Centre 25 seat bus 5 classrooms including: - 1 science lab classroom - 1 computer lab - 1 large classroom (inside shed) - Undercover area for plant work 1 Ag Science lab All classrooms with wireless internet connection 1 Resource Room/Library with computers, books, publications, teacher resources, laptops, data projectors Access to regular industry spokespeople, presentations and resources Affiliation with local veterinarian business Page 12 of 16

13 All Ag Centre activities managed by latest Phoenix Farm Management software 2 x FW assist tractors (ROPS) with loaders Tillage equipment, planter, slasher, fert spreader, rotary hoe, spray rig Cultivation area set up in strip farming rotation emphasis on pasture trials, winter cereals, forage/fodder crops, sunflowers and corn. Ag Centre general gardens extensive Australian natives garden Shed with work bays vehicle/machinery maintenance Fabrication shed with 5 ventilated welding bays Fabrication equipment and tools Fencing equipment including post-hole digger. Wash bay facilities Large compost bin 20 x 5m Weather observation and recording equipment including software. Outside resources: Berwick Cattle Stud Springside Cattle Stud Valerbrook Cattle Stud Incitec Pivot Origin Energy UQ Qld Gatton Campus Pioneer Seeds Landmark Elders Vanderfield Machinery Other resources Note: These are links to real website resources. QSA AQTF Resources Kit: QSA General VET information: EQ Education policy and procedures register (replacing the DOEM): HLS-PR-012: Curriculum Activity Risk Management Modules: EQ Maintaining a Safe Design Technology Workspace: EQ Reporting Student Achievements for Year 10 VET students: Page 13 of 16

14 Queensland Transition and Mapping Guides (VET): training_materials/mapguides/index.html Pathways All students that complete this course may pursue higher certificates in the rural industry. All students are provided with advice on employment and training options. Student feedback Student feedback may be collected and analysed To assist with continuous improvement processes, students are given opportunities to provide feedback during the course and after each assessment item. They are also given a satisfaction survey at the completion of each year. Students also participate in the internal review procedure. Student Feedback is collected and analysed. Method: Surveys given to the students on assessment pieces and at the end of each term. Data is analysed: As information is collected. (Form 1) attached SDCS Trainers and Assessors provide student progress information to the SDCS operator and verify that accurate and up-to-date information is recorded using the following methods: SDCS data is provided for input only after training has begun. A start date and anticipated end date is provided for each unit of competency. A list of units of competency the student is enrolled in is also provided. The default outcome of continuing enrolment is entered for courses spanning more than one calendar year, otherwise the outcome is left blank until the competency is established. Before each data submission to the QSA, outcomes and dates are reviewed and updated as required. Data is provided to the SDCS operator on hard copy each time competencies are achieved by sudents and when students have achieved the qualification. After data entry a printout from the SDCS system is provided to the trainer/assessor for checking, and returned with any corrections to the SDCS operator. This printout is signed and dated by the teachers as accurate. After adjustments or corrections, the SDCS operator provides an updated printout for the trainer/assessor. On completion of the course, unit outcomes are checked by the assessor to confirm outcomes and whether a certificate or a statement of attainment will be issued. The SDCS operator will check the radio button to indicate partial completion or successful completion of the qualification. Page 14 of 16

15 The SDCS operator will provide the assessor with a final printout of results. TOOWOOMBA STATE HIGH SCHOOL Form 1 STUDENT FEEDBACK: Please complete the following feedback with reference to the course: COURSE STUDIED (Please tick the appropriate box) 1. The course requirements were always made clear 2. The assessment methods used were appropriate for the course 3. Sufficient time was allocated for the course 4. Appropriate assessment feedback was provided 5. Preparation for assessment was appropriate 6. Assessment reflected the course content Strongly Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree 7. I enjoyed the course ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Student s Signature Date Page 15 of 16

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