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 ACMHBR203, 'Provide daily care for horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide daily care for horses' 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. Prepare to work with horses | 1.1 Interpret and confirm work program with management 1.2 Discuss work with others to ensure smooth operation of horse routines 1.3 Identify work hazards, minimise risks and report safety concerns 1.4 Select, check and maintain work tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Clean stables and surrounding areas | 2.1 Observe horse behaviour and characteristics, assessing potential risks before handling 2.2 Check horse for condition, health and soundness and remove from stable or yard, or tie up safely in stable or yard 2.3 Inspect and remove manure, soiled bedding and stale feed, and report abnormalities 2.4 Rake or fork bedding and add fresh quantities 2.5 Clean feed bins, hay nets and water troughs, and fill troughs with fresh water 2.6 Report buildings or fixtures that are in need of maintenance or are unsafe |
3. Select, catch and tie up horses | 3.1 Identify individual horses, catch using safe handling techniques and fit any required working gear 3.2 Inspect legs and hooves for abnormalities, cuts or damage, and report according to workplace practices 3.3 Lead horse to work area and secure to rail or another suitable tie-up point |
4. Perform daily work program | 4.1 Prepare horses for specified daily work program 4.2 Carry out work program for individual horses 4.3 Select and prepare horses for professional services 4.4 Wash down, dry, and return horses to their stable 4.5 Measure quantities of feed and provide feed to horses 4.6 Keep and maintain work routines and performance records |
5. Groom and rug horses | 5.1 Groom horses and check for illness or injury, and report any irregularities 5.2 Clean hooves, check for cracks, heat and other abnormalities, and check shoes if applied 5.3 Report abnormalities according to workplace practices 5.4 Fit rugs if required by workplace or other conditions to avoid chafing and rubbing |
6. Clean and maintain stable gear | 6.1 Check all gear regularly for wear and damage 6.2 Clean and polish gear and apply oils or preservatives 6.3 Maintain or repair working gear according to stable procedures 6.4 Clean and store working gear and saddlery after use |