Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:46 AM AWST
23/07/2026 6:46 AM AWST
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Recognise fauna
Recognise fauna
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCFAU201A
AHCFAU201A
State Code
D6819
D6819
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of recognising fauna that are commonly encountered when undertaking agricultural, horticultural and land management activities and defines the standard required to: move through a nominated natural area in a manner suitable for fauna observation; select sites and situations where fauna are likely to be present; observe and record the details of fauna and survey a natural area causing minimal disruption to the environment and fauna that inhabit it.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fauna recognition
- 1.1. Range of fauna requiring recognition is identified according to supervisors/customers needs.
- 1.2. Resources and equipment for use in recognition activity are located and identified.
- 1.3. Available processes for fauna recognition are identified, selected and prepared for use.
2. Recognise specified fauna
- 2.1. Specified fauna are recognised and named according to their identifiable characteristics.
- 2.2. Brief descriptions of fauna habits, characteristics and significant features are recorded.
- 2.3. The advice of supervisors is sought when necessary and where appropriate in the identification activity.
3. Complete identification of fauna
- 3.1. Information about identified fauna is documented according to enterprise requirements and added to the reference collection.
- 3.2. Field notes are updated as new fauna are recognised.
- 3.3. Rare, uncommon or notifiable pest fauna are reported to supervisor according to enterprise guidelines.
- 3.4. Handling, transporting and housing of fauna comply with fauna ethics guidelines, fauna welfare regulations and statutory requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fauna will comprise those encountered within the industry workplace and may include:
native or introduced species and can include:
mammals
birds
reptiles
amphibians
fish
arthropods
micro fauna.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fauna will comprise those encountered within the industry workplace and may include:
native or introduced species and can include:
mammals
birds
reptiles
amphibians
fish
arthropods
micro fauna.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Competence in recognising fauna requires evidence that a person can identify and utilise available resources and equipment to identify fauna accurately. The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
move through a nominated natural area in a manner suitable for fauna observation
select sites and situations where fauna are likely to be present
observe and record the details of fauna
survey a natural area causing minimal disruption to the environment and fauna that inhabit it.
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.
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
Competence in recognising fauna requires evidence that a person can identify and utilise available resources and equipment to identify fauna accurately. The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
move through a nominated natural area in a manner suitable for fauna observation
select sites and situations where fauna are likely to be present
observe and record the details of fauna
survey a natural area causing minimal disruption to the environment and fauna that inhabit it.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2596 | RTD2126A | Recognise animals | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP14 | AHCFAU201 | Recognise fauna | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D460 | AHC21010 | Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
| D618 | SFI20411 | Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support | Qualification |