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 ACMINF303, 'Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife' 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. Identify requirements for caring for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife | 1.1 Identify state/territory regulatory requirements for wildlife rehabilitation, shelter and/or foster care 1.2 Source and interpret the key principles and requirements for infection control when working with wildlife from responsible agency 1.3 Identify roles of key personnel within the work environment relating to infection control and biosecurity 1.4 Identify common diseases and quarantine periods relating to specific species of native animals in own region or environment 1.5 Identify zoonotic diseases relevant to wildlife handled in the work environment |
2. Maintain personal safety and hygiene when handling native wildlife | 2.1 Recognise the risks of personal injury, contracting a zoonosis or other health problems, associated with working with wildlife and how these can be minimised 2.2 Maintain personal hygiene when handling animals including washing and sanitising hands and covering cuts and abrasions according to infection control guidelines 2.3 Maintain personal vaccinations/immunisations according to workplace requirements 2.4 Comply with clothing requirements and correctly select, fit, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.5 Ensure personal hygiene and clean clothing when moving between captive animal enclosures to control spread of disease |
3. Safely capture and handle native wildlife | 3.1 Observe native wildlife behaviour before approaching or handling to assess risks to safety of self, or other people or animals 3.2 Use appropriate techniques, equipment and PPE to capture and handle wildlife to ensure minimum stress and avoid injuries to handlers 3.3 Recognise dangerous species and follow species-specific, safe capture and handling techniques or contact a specialist handler or organisation for assistance 3.4 Secure native wildlife in appropriate enclosure, container and/or vehicle ensuring that the animal is not able to escape or be harmed during transport |
4. Assess condition and house captured wildlife | 4.1 Recognise signs of common diseases, including handling and transport stress, and/or assess the condition of injuries affecting the captured wildlife 4.2 Carry out basic first aid or take captured wildlife to a veterinarian depending on animal condition and nature of injury 4.3 Set up enclosures in a location and environment that minimises the risk of disease and contamination 4.4 Separate animals according to zoning or protective barrier requirements to limit containment of potential disease risks 4.5 Ensure enclosures and bedding minimise potential contamination of the individual and other wildlife on the premise 4.6 Assess rehabilitation and plan release requirements for individual wildlife according to agency and regulatory requirements |
5. Care for wildlife | 5.1 Check quality of feed, supplements and water, locate away from potential sources of contamination and store in designated areas 5.2 Clean, disinfect and/or sterilise feeding bottles and containers to prevent contamination and minimise the spread of disease 5.3 Control access to different areas of the work environment and limit human contact according to infection control guidelines 5.4 Monitor the health and condition of the wildlife responding to individual needs |
6. Maintain clean and hygienic wildlife captive environments | 6.1 Select and prepare appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and cleaning equipment for activity 6.2 Clean and disinfect animal captive environments according to infection control guidelines and cleaning product instructions 6.3 Change wildlife bedding and/or sort washable items for laundering or disposal 6.4 Ensure enclosures, feed and water are free of contaminants, rodents and vermin 6.5 Dispose of waste according to infection control and environmental practices, and local government requirements |
7. Maintain records and report infection control and biosecurity activity | 7.1 Fill in organisational records or documentation relating to infection control according to guidelines 7.2 Report infection control incidents and signs of contagious disease according to regulatory and agency requirements |