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 ACMATE404, 'Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery' 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 surgical operating area for procedure | 1.1 Disinfect and sterilise operating work surface 1.2 Sterilise instruments and supplies using appropriate equipment and sterilising solutions 1.3 Transfer surgical packs, gowns and equipment required for surgery to the operating area, ensuring sterility is maintained 1.4 Perform gloving and gowning procedures according to organisational procedures and aseptic techniques |
2. Prepare animal for surgery | 2.1 Use safe handling techniques to prepare animals for anaesthesia and surgery, disposing of contaminated materials appropriately 2.2 Place animal on operating area and position and/or restrain appropriately 2.3 Prepare, clean and disinfect the surgical site on the animal according to surgery requirements and organisational procedures 2.4 Apply drapes, lubricants or other products to protect the animal according to species and operational procedures |
3. Provide aseptic surgery support | 3.1 Open surgical packs and equipment using aseptic techniques and organise for easy access during surgery 3.2 Provide sterile assistance during aseptic surgery 3.3 Prepare additional equipment and supplies, including for surgeries on multiple animals 3.4 Monitor surgery conditions for breaches of asepsis and report to appropriate personnel |
4. Complete post-surgery duties | 4.1 Clean animal post-surgery and transfer to warm recovery area providing immediate care as instructed 4.2 Dispose of all chemical and biological waste according to organisational and regulatory requirements 4.3 Clean and disinfect operating area and equipment and send gowns and linen for laundering 4.4 Clean, maintain and sterilise surgical instruments 4.5 Store equipment, surgical instruments and gowns for future use according to organisational procedures |