Carry out basic hoof care procedures

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 ACMHBR302, 'Carry out basic hoof care procedures'.
Google Links
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Books
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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 perform hoof care on horses

1.1 Interpret work instructions and confirm with management

1.2 Identify organisational requirements for the care and handling of horses according to animal health and welfare, and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.3 Hold discussions with other workers to ensure smooth operation of the process

1.4 Identify work health and safety (WHS) hazards while handling horses, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.5 Select, check and maintain work tools and equipment

2. Provide hoof care to horse

2.1 Select basic farriery tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for task

2.2 Lift horse feet, check health and condition, and pick and clean hooves according to set leg routines

2.3 Hold legs and present hoof

2.4 Provide basic hoof care, including administration of hoof treatment medications

3. Complete maintenance and administration

3.1 Clean equipment according to organisational procedures

3.2 Clean and store attachments and other equipment

3.3 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris safely, according to environmental and organisational requirements

3.4 Record and document hoof care procedures for horses