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 ACMACR408, 'Coordinate seizure of animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Coordinate seizure of 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. Assess the situation | 1.1 Record details of the seizure situation 1.2 Assess situation to determine risks to self, bystanders, the public and target animal 1.3 Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal at all times 1.4 Follow workplace policies, industry standards and procedures and legislative requirements at all times 1.5 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.6 Determine seizure plan in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel |
2. Coordinate the seizure plan | 2.1 Request backup from appropriate personnel 2.2 Quarantine the area, if required, to minimise risk to self, assistants, the public and target animals 2.3 Request professional assistance and advice if required 2.4 Notify emergency services personnel and involve them if necessary 2.5 Implement workplace health and safety and emergency procedures relating to the seizure 2.6 Select, unpack and prepare appropriate equipment according to manufacturers’ requirements 2.7 Ensure relevant licences and permits for the use of drugs and equipment are held by the user 2.8 Calculate and prepare drug doses for sedation and immobilisation under the direct supervision of a veterinarian |
3. Capture animals | 3.1 Give appropriate instructions to personnel assisting in the seizure 3.2 Use equipment legally, correctly and safely to capture animals in an ethical and humane manner 3.3 Secure, restrain, load and transport animals humanely 3.4 Unload and secure animals at holding destination 3.5 Dispose of deceased animals appropriately according to workplace policies and procedures and legislative requirements 3.6 Handle drugged animals appropriately, examine them for health and welfare problems and, if necessary, give recovery treatment |
4. Complete post-seizure procedures | 4.1 Clean, maintain and store equipment 4.2 Store any unused sedation and immobilisation drugs in an appropriate place 4.3 Notify owners of animals, if relevant, and take any further action required 4.4 Complete documentation about the incident and enter into relevant organisational management systems 4.5 Brief supervisor on incident according to workplace protocols 4.6 Review seizure and capture plan to ensure improved performance in the future |