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 ACMHBR502, 'Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and 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. Manage reproductive performance | 1.1 Identify and assess risks associated with managing the reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares for the operation, and implement control measures 1.2 Manipulate oestrus to meet breeding program and other requirements 1.3 Provide and adjust appropriate levels of nutrition and exercise as breeding animals are let down from work or brought into optimal breeding condition 1.4 Collect and analyse semen to assess fertility 1.5 Assess breeding health of stud stock and take appropriate action to maximise fertility and breeding performance 1.6 Establish education requirements of stallions and provide additional training by experienced handler according to workplace practices 1.7 Monitor work health and safety and hygiene procedures and communicate to staff 1.8 Maintain stud records according to workplace requirements 1.9 Ensure rules of breed registries, relevant equine disciplines and regulatory requirements are adhered to |
2. Manage foaling and post-foaling problems | 2.1 Ensure staff are briefed on safety procedures relating to foaling and post-foaling procedures 2.2 Ensure resources required to support foaling are clean, hygienic and available prior to foaling, and respond to foaling problems 2.3 Monitor the stages of foaling for signs of problems, and provide obstetrical assistance within critical timeframes 2.4 Monitor health of mares and implement an appropriate treatment program 2.5 Monitor vital signs, general health and behaviour of newborn foals and seek veterinary assistance where required 2.6 Provide orphaned foals with specialised care and establish fostering arrangements 2.7 Recognise foal neonatal maladjustment syndrome and implement a care program on advice of veterinarian |
3. Negotiate and prepare breeding contracts and leases | 3.1 Document requirements of breeding contracts and leasing agreements 3.2 Ensure conditions are agreed to between the parties 3.3 Ensure negotiations conform to established workplace requirements and relevant legislation 3.4 Sign contract or lease document and exchange between parties 3.5 Monitor conditions and obligations, and implement grievance procedures according to contract or lease agreement |