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 ACMCAS401, 'Manage compliance in the companion animal industry'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage compliance in the companion animal industry' 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. Provide high-level advice on companion animals | 1.1 Assess needs of client and animal needs 1.2 Provide advice on behaviour management for particular species and breeds 1.3 Provide advice on special dietary requirements, including food and water |
2. Manage animals in accordance with relevant codes of practice and legislative requirements | 2.1 Provide appropriate housing and equipment to animals kept on the premises in accordance with the physical, behavioural and social requirements of each animal 2.2 Develop, document and promote policies and procedures for animal management, WHS, security and environmentally sustainable work practices 2.3 Develop appropriate nutritional strategies for the range of animals kept on the premises 2.4 Arrange monitoring and care of young, sick or injured animals 2.5 Implement effective waste management strategies |
3. Provide advice on legislative requirements | 3.1 Provide advice on local council and companion animal legislative requirements 3.2 Provide advice on relocation options and disposal of dead animals according to legislative requirements 3.3 Provide advice on companion animal agencies 3.4 Provide advice on transportation and quarantine requirements |
4. Manage external relationships | 4.1 Conduct consultations and maintain relationships with veterinarians 4.2 Maintain relationships with suppliers, relevant industry associations and other stakeholders |
5. Maintain records | 5.1 Maintain records of medication and treatments provided to animals 5.2 Manage trading in animals that are subject to regulatory control 5.3 Report illness, disease or death in animals according to legislative requirements and industry standards |