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 ACMPHR406, 'Manage the presentation of young horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage the presentation of young 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 for sale of young horses | 1.1 Determine the presentation requirements of the breed according to show or sale requirements 1.2 Develop an action plan to ensure the preparation of young horses will be completed in time 1.3 Identify the effect of seasonal factors on the preparation schedule, and allow sufficient time to manage effects 1.4 Incorporate outcomes of a risk assessment into the plan to address any issues that that might arise during the preparation of the horse 1.5 Develop an exercise or conditioning regime to incorporate in horse preparation plans to improve condition |
2. Exercise horses to maximise sale or show potential | 2.1 Conduct an assessment of the current level of education and handling experience of the horse, and potential risks to the health and welfare of young horses and handlers during the preparation 2.2 Develop steps to minimise or eliminate identified risks 2.3 Habituate horses to tack and equipment to be used during the preparation, sale or show 2.4 Rug horses according to safety, weather and required presentation standards 2.5 Train horses to stand, be led at a walk and to trot in a manner to maximise the potential of the horse 2.6 Train young horses for travel and habituate and desensitise to sale or show environments, including proximity to other young horses 2.7 Conduct training within the limits of horse age and fitness according to industry standards, safe work practices and animal welfare legislation |
3. Prepare horses for show or sale to enhance presentation | 3.1 Identify the requirements of different breed societies for the presentation of in-hand horses 3.2 Identify the specific requirements for presentation at different show or sale venues 3.3 Prepare horses in a professional manner, to emphasise qualities of horses and meet breed society or sales venue requirements |
4. Present horses at events to maximise their potential for success | 4.1 Identify and follow the dress requirements and handler protocols of specific sale or show 4.2 Present the horse for inspection, including standing, walk, trot, canter, at liberty or free jumping, according to requirements of show or sale 4.3 Evaluate the outcomes of the sale or show with relevant parties, and draw up a corrective plan for future events based on evaluation outcomes |
5. Plan for future careers of the horses | 5.1 Identify short- and long-term goals for horses 5.2 Prepare a career plan for horses 5.3 Identify possible contingencies that may affect the implementation of plans 5.4 Review and adapt horse career plans on a regular basis depending on development of horses |