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 ACMEQD404, 'Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment' 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. Conduct pre-examination procedures | 1.1 Evaluate the equine health, injury and use-previous history records 1.2 Clarify reasons for equine dental appointment and outline more appropriate options to the owner or carer according to workplace practices 1.3 Conduct and document basic assessment of equine condition 1.4 Identify features of head and neck anatomy and assess their general function 1.5 Assess and evaluate the behaviour of the horse or other equine and its response to general handling |
2. Prepare to carry out oral and dental examination | 2.1 Assess potential risks and safety considerations for horse or other equine and handlers in performing an oral inspection and apply safety protocols and risk controls 2.2 Carry out hygiene and infection controls in preparation for the examination 2.3 Determine the need for sedation to carry out a thorough and complete examination of oral cavity considering work health and safety and animal welfare, safety and comfort 2.4 Check authorisation to obtain and administer medication according to relevant State or Territory legislation or refer case to registered veterinarian if beyond own professional or personal scope or ethical responsibility |
3. Conduct oral and dental examination | 3.1 Inspect equine head for symmetry, swellings or other abnormalities using safe handling techniques 3.2 Assess the rostro-caudal and lateral excursion range of motion of the mandible 3.3 Inspect and assess incisors for evidence of pathology and occlusion that may impact on speculum use 3.4 Inspect molars and incisors for occlusion 3.5 Fit and remove a speculum according to industry standards 3.6 Examine oral structures by palpation and visual inspection 3.7 Inspect and assess all teeth for normal and abnormal features related to position, alignment, wear, and angulations 3.8 Use results of oral and dental examination to decide if referral to a registered veterinarian is needed and explain required actions to owner or carer |
4. Provide post-inspection assessment and advice | 4.1 Document results of inspection using established terminology and dental charts 4.2 Assess inspection results and explain impact of findings to owner or carer |
5. Prioritise dental issues | 5.1 Consider dental examination findings in conjunction with the profile and history of the horse or other equine 5.2 Rank and prioritise dental conditions found during examination based on animal welfare considerations including health impact and equine comfort 5.3 Prioritise dental conditions found during examination based on health impact and equine comfort considering also the time required to perform treatment |
6. Select dental treatment strategy | 6.1 Discuss owner or carer requested or proposed treatments in context of ethical considerations, optimal comfort and dental care for horse or other equine 6.2 Explain significance of dental conditions found during examination to the owner or carer and discuss treatment strategies ranked according to optimal outcomes for the horse or other equine and other relevant considerations 6.3 Plan and document treatment stages and timing for services to be provided within own professional scope 6.4 Explain post treatment care and the need for monitoring the horse or other equine to the owner or carer 6.5 Confirm consent for the treatment strategy with the owner or carer |