List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

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
Review health care professional referral and other information to gain an indication of prospective handler's personal care support requirements
Discuss purpose of care needs assessment with parties involved, including prospective handler and/or carer and/or family, referencing the role assistance dogs can play
Identify prospective handler's household situation, other pets, other household members and any allergies that may be impacted
Assess prospective handler's expectations, noting limitations of an assistance dog's assistive behaviour, and discuss human and assistance dog bond
Gather and record information according to workplace policies and procedures
Discussenvironmental riskassessment issues for functions associated with prospective handler's care needs
Liaise with prospective handler regarding issues that may be relevant to their circumstances
Liaise with prospective handler to assess if an assistance dog would improve their personal welfare
Explain process of attaining an assistance dog, and manage prospective handler's expectations of the types of support an assistance dog can provide
Discuss needs of assistance dog with prospective handler, and contingency planning for dog's care when required
Determine prospective handler's ability to meet assistance dog's nutritional and housing needs, and enrich dog's physical, emotional and mental health and lifestyle needs
Determine if prospective handler can satisfy animal welfare regulatory/legislative requirements
Determine if prospective handler is motivated for a long-term reciprocal relationship with a dog beyond the assistive tasks it can provide
Assess possible distractions and/or challenges to the dog's needs and in relation to the dog providing required in-home and/or public access assistance
Determine if being an assistance dog is in the welfare interests of the dog
Determine if a dog’s temperament, needs, health, capability and behaviour are suited to a handler’s assistive requirements and public access, if required
Use information gathered to determine the prospective handler's suitability for an assistance dog
Discuss findings with the prospective handler
Complete prospective handler suitability assessment documentation for an assistance dog according to personal requirements and workplace procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMADT401 - Assess prospective handler's suitability for an assistance dog

Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMADT401 - Assess prospective handler's suitability for an assistance dog

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

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