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 ACMGRM301, 'Perform dog grooms on different coat types'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform dog grooms on different coat types' 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. Classify dogs using Australian breed standards | 1.1 Identify features of conformation for dog breeds recognised in Australia 1.2 Recognise colours for each breed 1.3 Identify coat types and characteristics for each breed 1.4 Identify grooming requirements in accordance with breed standard |
2. Select and operate grooming tools | 2.1 Determine care requirements of each coat type 2.2 Identify and use tools and equipment used in dog grooming for specific breed needs 2.3 Identify hazards associated with the use of grooming tools and equipment, and manage risks 2.4 Complete maintenance and cleaning of grooming tools |
3. Determine dog coat type management requirements | 3.1 Determine purpose of grooming 3.2 Select grooming tools, equipment and products for specific coat type requirements 3.3 Complete dog grooming techniques for body and tail grooming for a range of coat types 3.4 Complete dog grooming techniques for head grooming for a range of coat types 3.5 Complete dog grooming techniques for legs and feet grooming for a range of coat types |
4. Groom dogs for specific breed and coat requirements | 4.1 Complete grooming techniques for show or breed standard requirements 4.2 Select grooming finishing products and apply to specific coat types 4.3 Manage waste and biosecurity risks 4.4 Complete records as required by employer |