Unit of competency Outline

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Identify fauna in the field

Identify fauna in the field

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCFAU302
State Code
OCS85
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe fauna characteristics for identification in the field using reference material. This is not an animal surveying unit; it focuses on observation skills and the identification of fauna from these observations.The unit applies to individuals who work in the conservation and ecosystem management industry under broad supervision and who take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fauna identification
  • 1.1 Identify and select processes for observing fauna for identification
  • 1.2 Identify and select resources and equipment required for identification activity
  • 1.3 Determine relationship between ecology and fauna for location of observation
  • 1.4 Select surveillance techniques suitable for observing fauna, and reduce environmental impact
  • 1.5 Site equipment at location to maximise observations
  • 1.6 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures
2. Identify fauna
  • 2.1 Observe and record fauna characteristics
  • 2.2 Ensure observation activities comply with animal welfare codes of practice and standard operating procedures
  • 2.3 Investigate and record supplementary evidence for fauna identification
  • 2.4 Source and use reference material to assist identification
  • 2.5 Compare fauna characteristics and supplementary evidence with reference materials to classify fauna to nearest genus and species
3. Complete identification of fauna
  • 3.1 Record fauna identification and sightings in reference collection according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Update field notes with fauna identification
  • 3.3 Report identification of fauna according to workplace procedures
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