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 AHCWOL403, 'Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan and implement wool harvesting and preparation operations | 1.1 Consult the flock owner or manager about their requirements and inform them of any planning issues taking into account weather and environmental issues 1.2 Determine the order of mobs for wool harvesting and preparation 1.3 Determine staffing needs by negotiation with owner or manager according to clip type, enterprise requirements, legislative requirements, employment agreements and awards 1.4 Allocate staff duties and give staff directions where necessary 1.5 Arrange the shed equipment and materials in line with shearing plan, work health and safety requirements and the quality management system 1.6 Implement the wool harvesting and preparation plan and adjust as required |
2. Implement plan and monitor work flows | 2.1 Monitor sheep numbers, mob cut outs and shearing speeds to match wool preparation capacity 2.2 Supervise shed staff to maintain a clear board and ensure fleeces are thrown correctly 2.3 Direct shed staff to use appropriate skirting strategies and monitor fleece to skirting ratios 2.4 Direct staff to close off bins and lines for mob cut outs 2.5 Manage wool harvesting and preparation team to comply with quality management system requirements 2.6 Monitor compliance with enterprise and legislative requirements including work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, industrial, and environmental practices 2.7 Manage staff performance and provide direction where necessary |
3. Supervise wool pressing | 3.1 Instruct presser on pressing strategies to reduce mixed bales while meeting code of practice requirements for uniformity in bales 3.2 Inform presser of order for pressing and procedures to minimize contamination 3.3 Monitor rate of build up in lines by consulting with wool presser 3.4 Monitor bale weights to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower without creating overweight bales 3.5 Brand bales appropriately 3.6 Monitor wool book to ensure it is up to date, accurate and legible |
4. Provide feedback to grower on classing strategies, clip performance and wool harvesting and preparation operations | 4.1 Review staff performance in clip preparation 4.2 Provide feedback on classing strategies, clip preparation in relation to mob characteristics, skirting ratios, bale weights and any workflow issues 4.3 Provide feedback on possible improvements to wool handling facilities 4.4 Report on equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements 4.5 Explain lines made and bale details in relation to mob characteristics 4.6 Provide feedback on lotting advice 4.7 Complete wool clip documentation and present to owner or manager for signature |