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 ACMGAS303, 'Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals' 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. Identify nutritional requirements of animals | 1.1 Classify animals according to natural nutrient sources and types of digestive systems 1.2 Align normal feeding behaviours and nutritional requirements of a range of animals 1.3 Evaluate feeding strategies and methods to maximise activity and behavioural enrichment 1.4 Identify characteristics of under- or over-supply of nutrients, and evaluate methods used to monitor nutritional uptake |
2. Evaluate food sources and calculate dietary requirements | 2.1 Classify foodstuffs according to nutrient content 2.2 Evaluate foodstuffs for shelf life, preparation requirements, availability and cost 2.3 Identify hazards to animal and human health from food sources, and implement procedures to manage risks 2.4 Calculate feed weight and water requirements, based on animal profile 2.5 Calculate protein, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral supplement and fibre needs, based on animal profile 2.6 Identify other dietary issues relevant to the animal's profile, and factor into dietary calculations 2.7 Prepare and document diet plans after supervisor approval and according to the organisation’s policies and procedures |
3. Prepare diets and provide food and water | 3.1 Prepare food as required by diet plan 3.2 Store food safely to avoid contamination 3.3 Provide food and water according to animal’s requirements |
4. Monitor feeding and watering practices | 4.1 Monitor and record food and water consumption according to the organisation’s policies and procedures 4.2 Identify and report abnormal feed intake or feeding behaviour according to the organisation’s policies and procedures 4.3 Monitor animals for condition, metabolic and behavioural changes 4.4 Evaluate reasons for poor response to diet and seek specialist advice 4.5 Determine required dietary changes in consultation with supervisor 4.6 Document dietary variations and update records as required |