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 ACMPHR405, 'Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies' 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. Assess equine anatomy, physiology | 1.1 Determine health issues associated with the anatomy and physiology of the horse and environmental influences on horse health 1.2 Determine the soundness and basic health of a horse using indicators of normal and abnormal system function and an appraisal of the vital signs of the horse 1.3 Identify common diseases and likely injuries to each of the body systems, and the appropriate treatment |
2. Establish a health strategy for horses | 2.1 Assess the condition of competition horses on a regular basis and record individual health problems according to industry standards and workplace requirements 2.2 Identify and source required preventative health supplies and medications, and store safely according to manufacturer specifications and chemicals handling legislation 2.3 Develop a health strategy including treatment programs, procedures and operations to meet horse health needs, legislative and workplace requirements 2.4 Arrange the facilities and equipment required to implement the health strategy, according to industry standards and workplace requirements 2.5 Implement pre- and post-competition assessment of the horse for injuries, fatigue, health and general fitness 2.6 Communicate the details of treatment programs, schedules and work health and safety issues to staff, and seek their input in assessing and reviewing the strategy 2.7 Train all staff in the procedures to be followed in the workplace health strategy |
3. Implement a treatment program | 3.1 Evaluate the condition of competition horses systematically with reference to all symptoms and signs according to veterinary advice to determine whether veterinary intervention is required, or whether other actions are appropriate 3.2 Identify and analyse signs of disease or injury and refer to specialists for advice and treatment 3.3 Manage the implementation of treatment according to veterinary guidelines, legislative requirements, animal welfare codes of practice and work health and safety (WHS) considerations 3.4 Determine when a treatment program is not working based on horse behaviour, symptoms or physiology; and when a new program or intervention by a specialist is required 3.5 Apply quarantine measures where applicable to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and outbreaks 3.6 Report notifiable diseases according to legislative requirements |
4. Manage the implementation of professionally recommended health plans | 4.1 Assist a range of health professionals with the safe care of horses, including veterinarians, farriers and equine dentists 4.2 Administer and monitor a range of routine health treatments and medications, in accordance with advice from a veterinarian or other professional 4.3 Inspect horse teeth for age and faults as part of a program established by an equine dentist using safe horse handling techniques and industry standard methods to determine the need for further action 4.4 Apply procedures for basic hoof care to address common hoof problems with regard to the safety of the operator and the horse 4.5 Record results of teeth, hoof and other health inspections and treatments for future evaluation 4.6 Evaluate alternative therapies in common use for performance horses |
5. Evaluate the health and treatment programs and strategy | 5.1 Monitor horses during and after treatment for signs of efficacy of treatments and other health problems 5.2 Review treatment outcomes and procedures for effective management planning and benchmarking best practice 5.3 Store or dispose of surplus medications and treatments safely and according to manufacturer recommendations, and work health and safety and environmental management requirements 5.4 Document treatments accurately and maintain records of treatments according to industry standards, legislative and workplace requirements 5.5 Implement a policy and procedure for euthanising and disposing of dead stock, according to local government regulations and applicable legislation |