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 ACMCAS407, 'Provide professional companion animal grooming services'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide professional companion animal grooming services' 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 grooming needs | 1.1 Establish grooming needs of animals with client 1.2 Assess animal's coat length and condition, including condition of the ears, eyes and toenails in relation to its age and breed 1.3 Check animal for parasitic infection 1.4 Check general health and temperament of animal with the client, and document 1.5 Report observations of the animal's condition to the client 1.6 Inform the client of grooming procedures and give advice regarding required maintenance regimes for the animal's coat and condition |
2. Prepare animal and grooming environment | 2.1 Determine risks associated with grooming the animal and manage according to WHS and animal welfare requirements 2.2 Identify appropriate grooming pattern and style in accordance with breed standards, client preference, health of the animal and condition of its coat 2.3 Select and prepare grooming equipment and supplies relevant for the condition of the coat, its pattern and style 2.4 Restrain the animal and handle it safely and humanely according to its age, health and breed characteristics |
3. Perform grooming services | 3.1 Carry out pre-bathing procedures, including brushing and de-matting, as required 3.2 Bathe, rinse and dry animal using appropriate bathing procedures according to workplace policies and procedures 3.3 Operate grooming equipment safely according to workplace grooming procedures and manufacturers’ instructions 3.4 Style the animal's coat as required using industry-recognised grooming techniques and according to pattern, style and client requirements 3.5 Complete additional grooming services as required |
4. Complete grooming services | 4.1 House and monitor animal until owner’s arrival 4.2 Clean grooming equipment and area and return equipment to storage, audit supplies and document 4.3 Collect and dispose of waste material according to environmental and legislative requirements 4.4 Document grooming services provided and update business records for compliance and invoicing requirements 4.5 Return animal to client, provide advice on home-grooming care and discuss any follow-up requirements |