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 ACMATE504, 'Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes' 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 facilities, equipment and personnel | 1.1 Prepare anaesthetic and surgical facilities 1.2 Select and prepare anaesthetic agents, equipment and supplies 1.3 Identify, select and prepare surgical instruments and equipment 1.4 Maintain aseptic environment at all times 1.5 Follow and comply with safe work practices and work health and safety organisational protocols, policies and procedures and legislative requirements |
2. Prepare animals for anaesthesia and surgery for scientific purposes | 2.1 Handle and restrain animals according to organisational policies and procedures 2.2 Prepare animals according to species-specific requirements and organisational procedures 2.3 Perform pre-anaesthetic and pre-operative evaluations of animals, including indications for the use of relevant anaesthetic agents |
3. Induce, maintain and monitor anaesthesia in animals | 3.1 Use appropriate technique to administer pre-anaesthetic and pre-operative medication according to organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Induce anaesthesia in animals using appropriate technique 3.3 Monitor and maintain animals during anaesthetic and surgical procedures 3.4 Record and interpret variations in the physiological parameters and signs of anaesthesia 3.5 Comply with organisational protocols for anaesthetic procedures 3.6 Follow anaesthetic emergency procedures according to organisational policies and procedures |
4. Perform basic surgery on animals | 4.1 Locate, identify and handle anatomical and physiological structures relevant to surgical procedures conducted in the facility 4.2 Use surgical equipment and instruments accurately and safely 4.3 Apply surgical materials and medications to animals 4.4 Perform basic surgical procedures according to research, organisation and AEC protocols and relevant legislative requirements 4.5 Suture surgical wounds according to the surgical procedure 4.6 Follow agreed policies to complete post-operative anaesthesia procedures |
5. Provide post-anaesthetic and post-operative care for animals | 5.1 Use analgesics and other supportive therapies according to directions to manage animals post-operatively 5.2 Apply fluid therapy, medication, dressings, bandages and oxygen supplementation to animals according to animal needs and organisational procedures 5.3 Monitor surgical wounds for signs of healing, inflammation or infection 5.4 Monitor animals post-operatively and respond to abnormalities 5.5 Recognise and respond to emergencies immediately, seeking advice or assistance according to organisational practices 5.6 Accurately write and maintain monitoring records, including anaesthetic monitoring sheets, in line with research requirements and the organisation's AEC |
6. Maintain facilities and equipment | 6.1 Clean facilities and equipment and store according to organisational policies and procedures 6.2 Carry out routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer requirements 6.3 Maintain anaesthetic and surgical facilities according to organisational policies and procedures |