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 ACMFAR404, 'Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines' 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. Determine special needs of individual equines | 1.1 Identify hoof defects or conformation problems that may be fixed or alleviated by a farrier 1.2 Determine the types of remedial, orthopaedic or therapeutic shoes or modifications, or hoof protection that may fix or alleviate the problem 1.3 Identify potential problems that can be remedied by a farrier 1.4 Determine the hoof care needs of foals and young equines 1.5 Report conditions requiring higher-level investigation or treatment to other farriers, veterinarians or equine professionals |
2. Arrange remedial actions | 2.1 Review equine symptoms and diagnostic images in consultation with the veterinarian 2.2 Determine course of action and establish treatment regimen in consultation with a veterinarian and/or other equine professional 2.3 Discuss and assess the implications of proposed actions 2.4 Fabricate or modify remedial or orthopaedic and therapeutic shoes and/or other hoof protection products |
3. Trim and repair hooves | 3.1 Handle equines safely and select personal protective equipment according to safe work practices, and monitor behaviour to reduce risks to equine, handlers and self 3.2 Trim and prepare hooves in a safe manner without injury to equine 3.3 Identify and perform hoof reconstruction procedures according to hoof care plan developed in consultation with veterinarian 3.4 Check work to ensure hoof preparation meets quality outcomes |
4.Fit remedial shoes and/or hoof protection | 4.1 Select tools, equipment and materials required for fitting remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection 4.2 Shape, fit and/or adjust remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection according to plan 4.3 Fit remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection to fore and hind feet and assess the need for any final adjustments 4.4 Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection 4.5 Monitor risks and maintain safety of equine, self and others throughout the procedure |
5. Attach shoes or hoof protection and finish shoeing process | 5.1 Select tools and materials suitable for attaching and clenching shoes or securing other hoof protection 5.2 Attach shoe and/or other hoof protection safely, securely and in the correct position 5.3 Finish the hoof and assess the finished job and the welfare of the equine 5.4 Identify any signs of lameness by trotting the equine in a safe manner 5.5 Advise of actions taken and future hoof care requirements 5.6 Maintain service records according to workplace practices |