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 ACMHBR301, 'Transport horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Transport 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 transport horses | 1.1 Check directions for transport and identify horses to be loaded 1.2 Determine transport requirements, including vehicle configuration, and/or engage a suitable carrier 1.3 Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment for safe loading and/or unloading of horses 1.4 Select gear and equipment for loading horse, and check gear for safety 1.5 Assess and control risks associated with transporting horses at all stages 1.6 Obtain permits or complete documentation according to workplace or regulatory requirements |
2. Load and unload horses | 2.1 Identify and control existing and potential hazards and safety risks to handler and horse when loading and unloading horses 2.2 Assess horses to confirm suitable condition for transporting 2.3 Fit gear correctly and prepare horses for loading to transport according to workplace procedures 2.4 Load and position horses according to transport configuration and classes, and secure using safe horse handling techniques and restraints 2.5 Unload horses using safe and humane handling techniques |
3. Transport and monitor horses | 3.1 Ensure horses are transported with minimal stress and discomfort 3.2 Check horses regularly throughout the journey, and unload for feeding and watering according to animal welfare standards and practices 3.3 Monitor horse condition and welfare after transport, and provide appropriate feed and water |
4. Complete transportation operations | 4.1 Clean, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities according to workplace requirements 4.2 Document transport information according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements for the transport of livestock, including horses |