Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ACMACR405, 'Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to euthanase an animal under supervision | 1.1 Identify animal intended for euthanasia according to organisational policies and procedures or veterinarian instructions 1.2 Select method of euthanasia that is consistent with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements 1.3 Prepare equipment and materials required for euthanasia 1.4 Determine required human assistance for the procedure, and organise 1.5 Identify hazards associated with the procedure according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures 1.6 Obtain and review licences and permits required to conduct euthanasia with the supervisor |
2. Assist with euthanasia of an animal under supervision | 2.1 Use personal protective and safety equipment according to workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements 2.2 Handle and transport equipment safely at all times according to industry standards 2.3 Ensure animal is physically restrained in a way that minimises its pain and distress 2.4 Assist with the application of euthanasia method 2.5 Monitor euthanasia procedure to ensure that the animal's death is rapid and without complications or undue suffering 2.6 Confirm death of animal |
3. Carry out post-euthanasia tasks | 3.1 Handle and move carcass if required for research or post-mortem examination according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements 3.2 Dispose of animal carcass and biological waste according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements 3.3 Dispose of, or decontaminate, clean and store, equipment and materials according to standard operating procedures 3.4 Update records relating to the euthanased animal according to organisational policies and procedures |