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 ACMEQU202, 'Handle horses safely'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Handle horses safely' 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. Identify features of horses | 1.1 Distinguish horses by their features, and describe using industry terminology 1.2 Identify common horse behaviour and social traits |
2. Safely approach, catch, control and lead horses | 2.1 Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks requiring involving approaching, catching and leading horse 2.2 Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.3 Identify, select and prepare appropriate gear for handling horses safely 2.4 Identify and report to supervisor potential safety risks prior to approaching horse 2.5 Identify horse according to instructions and observe horse body language and behaviour before approaching 2.6 Prepare halter and lead in hand prior to approaching the horse 2.7 Approach calmly and catch horse using safe handling techniques under supervision 2.8 Apply safe control when leading and tying up horse and use safe handling practices around tied-up horses 2.9 Use safe handling procedures around other handlers and horses |
3. Load and unload horses under supervision | 3.1 Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks requiring the loading and unloading of horses 3.2 Identify potential safety risks to handler and horse when loading and unloading horses, and discuss with supervisor 3.3 Select and correctly fit PPE for safe loading and/or unloading of horses 3.4 Select gear and equipment for loading horse and check gear for safety 3.5 Fit gear to horse correctly prior to loading under supervision 3.6 Load horses safely according to instructions under supervision 3.7 Position horse according to transport configuration 3.8 Unload horse safely according to instructions under supervision |
4. Control horses in exercise environments | 4.1 Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks requiring the handling of horses in public areas 4.2 Identify potential safety risks to handler and horse when handling horses in public areas, and discuss with supervisor 4.3 Select and correctly fit PPE for safe handling of horses 4.4 Select gear and equipment, including safety check of gear 4.5 Observe and identify horse body language and behaviour prior to handling in exercise environments 4.6 Use safe control when leading and standing with a horse in a public area under supervision 4.7 Use safe control when leading and standing with a horse confined in a stable or yard |