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 ACMHBR202, 'Assist with oestrus detection in mares'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with oestrus detection in mares' 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. Assist with teasing process | 1.1 Identify and minimise risks relating to safe handling of mares with and without foals at foot, including referring to workplace records or tags for information about horses 1.2 Monitor mares for oestrus and record or report information 1.3 Catch and present mares to the teaser, under supervision, to determine if they are in oestrus 1.4 Move mares in oestrus, with and without foals at foot, safely to holding area 1.5 Restrain mares to minimise stress and discomfort for teasing while ensuring safety of handlers and others 1.6 Provide assistance with the hygienic preparation of equipment 1.7 Select, correctly fit and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing |
2. Support veterinary inspection of oestrus cycle and pregnancy detection | 2.1 Identify and place mares in crush for veterinary examination, ensuring foals, if present, are appropriately controlled 2.2 Hold mare and prepare for rectal examination and scanning 2.3 Record details of mare examination and status of cycle according to workplace practices |
3. Clean work area and equipment | 3.1 Dispose of waste according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy 3.2 Clean work area and equipment to industry standards and return to operating order 3.3 Return horses safely to designated area 3.4 Clean restraints and harnesses and return to safe and operational order |