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 AHCPLY303A, 'Identify and sex birds'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Identify and sex birds' 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to sex birds | 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from a work program where necessary, and confirmed with management. 1.2. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the production process. 1.3. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary. 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented. 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained. |
2. Identify and sex chickens birds | 2.1. Criteria for identification are sought and clarified from the production program and supervisor or management instructions. 2.2. Procedures to control and sort chickens are conducted with due care. 2.3. Identification method is carried out according to the given criteria and the marking requirements of the organization. 2.4. Birds are handled with care strictly according to the code of welfare. 2.5. Birds are sexed, held for beak trimming if appropriate, separated and placed according to organisational work procedures and instructions. 2.6. Existing and potential hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and controlled in line with OHS requirements. |
3. Complete hygiene and administration activities | 3.1. All debris and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to organisation work procedures. 3.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to organisation work procedures. 3.3. A clean and safe area is maintained throughout and on completion of work. 3.4. Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to organisation work procedures. 3.5. Unit records are completed as required and reported to the hatchery manager. |