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 RGRHBR307, 'Carry out procedures for foaling down mares'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out procedures for foaling down mares' 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 foaling | 1.1 Calculate and document foaling due dates for all mares confirmed pregnant 1.2 Assess and monitor condition and health status of pregnant mare prior to foaling, including arranging for Caslick to be opened for relevant mares 1.3 Identify hazards and assess and control risks in assisting with birthing, and follow safe work and safe horse handling practices 1.4 Check and prepare birthing equipment, resources and materials, and environment, including personal protective equipment for safety and infection control purposes 1.5 Move mares to an area where intervention can be carried out with minimal disruption and where biosecurity and quarantine procedures can be implemented 1.6 Prepare a foaling plan according to workplace practices |
2. Monitor the foaling process | 2.1 Make regular observations to detect the signs of imminent parturition 2.2 Prepare a pregnant mare for foaling 2.3 Check regularly for signs of problems that may occur during foaling, and seek professional advice if required 2.4 Make regular observations of mare and foal during foaling 2.5 Ensure the foaling environment, facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and operational state 2.6 Update and maintain records of foaling and foaling outcomes |
3. Carry out monitoring after foal has been born | 3.1 Allow mare to lie and rest for as long as possible 3.2 Allow the foal to stand to break the umbilical cord, and treat stump with iodine 3.3 Assist with tying the placenta after the mare stands and checking for expulsion 3.4 Examine the placenta to ensure no part of it has been retained 3.5 Monitor the mare and foal for nursing and general health 3.6 Maintain foaling environment, facilities and equipment in a safe, hygienic and operational state, and report or fix faults 3.7 Update foaling records accurately according to workplace practices |
4. Monitor and report on newborn foals | 4.1 Monitor and report on the health of newborn foal 4.2 Record the markings and other identifying features of newly born foals 4.3 Report conditions or signs of ill health requiring veterinary assistance |