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 ACMGAS304, 'Carry out simple breeding procedures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out simple breeding procedures' 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. Select animals for breeding | 1.1 Identify the basic principles of genetics related to breeding program requirements 1.2 Identify breeding program requirements and clarify with supervisor 1.3 Select animals for mating according to the breeding program 1.4 Schedule examinations and tests, as required, to confirm suitability of selected animals with breeding program 1.5 Monitor individual animals to determine the current stage of their reproductive cycle 1.6 Identify WHS hazards associated with working with animals, assess the risks and implement control measures in case of emergency 1.7 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment |
2. Implement breeding procedures | 2.1 Place animals selected for mating in an appropriate environment 2.2 Apply appropriate breeding systems according to the breeding program 2.3 Apply appropriate mating methods according to the breeding program 2.4 Monitor animals during and after the mating period to determine success of mating |
3. Monitor post-mating progress | 3.1 Observe and document changes in behaviour and condition, where appropriate, in breeding females to determine possible pregnancy 3.2 Schedule examinations and tests, if appropriate, to determine pregnancy 3.3 Estimate and document hatching or parturition dates |
4. Prepare for and assist with birth or hatching | 4.1 Provide a suitable environment to assist with the birth or hatching 4.2 Identify signs of hatching or parturition and report potential problems to supervisor 4.3 Provide appropriate monitoring to ensure the safe birth or hatching of young animals 4.4 Identify sex and measure offspring and document results 4.5 Monitor mother and offspring to ensure appropriate bonding, feeding and activity behaviours, and report problems to supervisor |
5. Wean animals | 5.1 Modify offspring diets in preparation for weaning 5.2 Schedule vaccinations, other medications and permanent identification protocols as required 5.3 Select and implement suitable weaning process according to workplace protocols 5.4 Carry out post-weaning management according to the breeding program 5.5 Update breeding records |