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 ACMFAR401, 'Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care' 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 main structural characteristics of the equine musculoskeletal system | 1.1 Identify and explain, using accurate anatomical terminology, the main musculoskeletal features and planes of the equine body 1.2 Outline the basic biomechanics of the equine musculoskeletal system in relation to body stability, movement, power and stamina 1.3 Relate features of conformation to various equine disciplines and work activities 1.4 Identify and explain the function of features of the equine fore and hind limbs |
2. Determine characteristics of the equine distal limb | 2.1 Identify features and relationships between bones and joints, and soft tissues, ligaments and tendons of the distal limb 2.2 Explain changes to bone and soft tissues of the distal limb due to age, exercise, ailments and injury 2.3 Determine significance of the distal limb to horse movement and welfare |
3. Relate hoof structure and conditions to equine health and welfare | 3.1 Explain how the hoof capsule integrates with the internal hoof structures 3.2 Identify relationships between the hoof and the digit bones and the digit bones with the upper limbs and body 3.3 Investigate relationships between diet and nutrition, age, environment and movement on hoof pathologies 3.4 Investigate the relationship between equine conformation and movement on hoof pathologies |
4. Recognise features of equine lameness and related pathologies | 4.1 Investigate features, symptoms and causes of equine lameness and related pathologies 4.2 Observe equine stance and movement in different gaits to assess lameness and impact of different forces on the limbs and hoof capsule 4.3 Examine equine using manipulative and palpation techniques to feel for heat, swelling and sensitivity to pressure indicating pain 4.4 Review radiographs or other medical imaging in consultation with veterinarians to supplement knowledge of equine condition or pathology |
5. Review common strategies used to address a range of equine pathologies | 5.1 Investigate possible preventions, interventions and strategies to address common symptoms of equine lameness and pathologies related to the distal limb 5.2 Identify common conditions and pathologies to be referred to a registered veterinarian 5.3 Communicate information about equine conditions and pathologies clearly to veterinarians and clients using accurate terminology and concepts |