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 ACMFAR405, 'Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations' 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. Confirm and clarify work requirements | 1.1 Interpret requirements relating to the equine services and health and safety issues in spoken messages or written information 1.2 Clarify or seek additional information from employer, client or other personnel relating to the equine services 1.3 Follow industry procedures and confirm instructions for relevant tasks |
2. Obtain and provide information in response to workplace requirements | 2.1 Gather and interpret specific, relevant information related to equine service activities and health and safety issues 2.2 Record equine service information accurately and legibly 2.3 Establish appropriate contact with clients or other personnel following good practice customer service 2.4 Ensure enquiries and confirmation of activities are carried out clearly and concisely |
3. Prepare for worksite activities | 3.1 Follow health and safety in the workplace requirements, and select, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment, according to the type of work activity undertaken 3.2 Follow establishment protocols for entry to the worksite 3.3 Clarify work requirements and the order of activities and time allocation with designated personnel 3.4 Identify and plan personnel, equipment and resource requirements according to the scope of work and instructions 3.5 Identify workplace hazards, assess and control risks and report risks beyond own control or authority 3.6 Select, use, clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's specifications |
4. Complete required documentation | 4.1 Document personnel, activities, timelines and resource usage for task according to workplace practices 4.2 Use key features and functions of workplace technology to record information |
5. Maintain business records | 5.1 Collect information relevant to business operations and enter into manual record keeping system and/or computerised system 5.2 Organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination to others 5.3 Prepare reports and records to provide to third parties |
6. Maintain stock and resources | 6.1 Monitor stock and resources to maintain required levels 6.2 Pack or store stock and resources to avoid losses and wastage 6.3 Keep records and produce stock control reports to inform resource use |