Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

What types of
Data may be obtained from a variety of sources, such as counting stocks of animals or plants/crops at particular stages of growth, those with particular characteristics or at specified locations, feeding rates and mixes, weights of livestock, fleece weights and statistics, show results, livestock marking systems, reproductive data (mating, birthing, defects, individual traits and sales), supplementary feeding, special care, weaning data, application of fertiliser, chemicals or medications, inventories of stock feed ingredient and mixes, and medications administered, temperature, water used, carbon dioxide, relative humidity, picker identification number, quantities and grade harvested, weight, grades, and the numbers of boxes packed and despatched.

What
Materials and tools may include paper, pens, tally forms, data loggers, and bar code scanners.

Who else might need to be
Other employees working with the stock or materials may need to be advised so that the activity can proceed smoothly and stock is not moved or regrouped before data collection is complete.

What
PPE may include hat, boots, overalls, gloves, apron, waterproof clothing, spray clothing, goggles, respirator or face mask, face guard, hearing protection, sunscreen lotion and hard hat.

What might be the
Data may be recorded and presented in specified written or electronic/computerised formats. Results may be presented orally to supervisors and/or work groups.

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.
What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this unit as a whole?
Competence in collecting and recording production data requires evidence that accurate and timely counts of livestock, plant or other items or materials, can be made consistently to meet enterprise requirements.
The skills and knowledge required to collect and record production data must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, counting different species of livestock in paddocks or in pens, counting seedlings or saplings at different stages of growth.

What processes should be applied to this unit of competency?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this unit of competency. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
How can communication of ideas and information (1) be applied?
Presenting data in the required format.
How can information be collected, analysed and organised (1)?
Collecting production data from required sources.
How are activities planned and organised (1)?
Sequencing activity to meet required timeframe.
How can team work (1) be applied?
Working with others to minimise disruption to routine production activities and to the data collection.
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (1) be applied?
Counting individual items/animals and groups of items according to requirements.
How can problem-solving skills (1) be applied?
Rearranging data collection activities to fit in with other planned or unplanned production activities.
How can the use of technology (1) be applied?
Using data loggers and personal computers to record and store data.

Are there other units of competency that could be assessed with this one?
This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.
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