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 ACMCAN305A, 'Assist with capturing, restraining and moving 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 capturing, restraining and moving 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan the capture and restraint of animals | 1.1. Species of animal to be captured is confirmed. 1.2. Capture and restraint of animal are planned in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. 1.3. Role of individuals involved in the process is allocated and confirmed. 1.4. Equipment required is identified and checked. 1.5. Occupational health and safety (OHS) and emergency procedures relating to procedure are reviewed and put into place. |
2. Capture and restrain animals | 2.1. Capture and restraint equipment is used in a safe and humane manner, using safe lifting techniques, where appropriate. 2.2. Assistance is provided in administering medication to animals under veterinary supervision where appropriate. 2.3. Animals are monitored carefully for distress and/or injury. 2.4. Dead animals are disposed of in accordance with legislative requirements and institutional policies and procedures, if relevant. 2.5. Capture and restraint equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. 2.6. Debriefing sessions are conducted with relevant personnel after an animal capture. |
3. Assist with animal transportation requirements | 3.1. Animals are prepared for transportation as directed. 3.2. Transport containers appropriate to the species are designed or selected and prepared in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animal Regulations. 3.3. Protocols and procedures for shipment or transfer, including animal welfare requirements are followed under supervision. 3.4. Relevant documentation and reports are completed. |