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 ACMGAS301, 'Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing' 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
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Follow animal health management practices | 1.1 Maintain personal health and hygiene standards 1.2 Identify animal diseases and their impact on animals and humans 1.3 Identify broad categories of parasitic infestations 1.4 Prepare and maintain quarantine areas in accordance with quarantine protocols 1.5 Identify and isolate animals requiring quarantine 1.6 Maintain quarantine records 1.7 Use and maintain personal protective equipment |
2. Monitor and maintain the physical wellbeing of animals | 2.1 Identify and examine different types of animals' anatomy and physiology to determine physical appearance and particular body structures, and record observations 2.2 Monitor and test indicators of animal health regularly, and follow quarantine requirements involving movement of animals within or between facilities 2.3 Assess the physical environment of animals for evidence of problems that may affect the physical wellbeing and welfare of animals 2.4 Maintain records of animal activity monitoring, and health information |
3. Identify and report signs of ill health or injury in animals | 3.1 Recognise signs of illness or injury and report to supervisor 3.2 Recognise abnormal animal behaviour and conditions and report to supervisor 3.3 Collect samples and record as directed 3.4 Separate sick or injured animals from other animals, as required, and care for as advised by supervisor or veterinarian 3.5 Handle animals that are ill or injured appropriately |
4. Administer and record animal treatments | 4.1 Administer authorised animal treatments under supervision, and record dosages 4.2 Monitor, administer and record routine preventative health treatments regularly 4.3 Store treatments appropriately according to workplace procedures 4.4 Complete records relating to the nature of treatment, and animal health status before and after treatment |