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 RGRHBR402, 'Manage foaling and post-foaling problems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage foaling and post-foaling problems' 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 the mare for foaling | 1.1 Carry out a risk assessment for all activities working with pregnant mares and newborn foals, and take action to control risks 1.2 Calculate foaling date and prepare mare and facilities for foaling 1.3 Adjust mare nutritional requirements according to nutrition plan 1.4 Determine vaccination schedule in consultation with veterinarian 1.5 Check for Caslick and open when necessary |
2. Prepare mare for parturition | 2.1 Monitor signs of foaling and imminent birth in mares, and review mare foaling history 2.2 Ensure site hygiene and infection control, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling mares 2.3 Wash and clean the mare’s udder and perineal areas and wrap the upper half of the tail 2.4 Ensure emergency resuscitation kit is stocked and ready |
3. Monitor mares and foals during and after birth | 3.1 Monitor and assist mares during the stages of labour using safe and calm horse handling techniques 3.2 Ensure emergency procedures are in place for veterinarian care and/or transport to clinic 3.3 Make sure foal is breathing and receives colostrum soon after birth 3.4 Put iodine on the umbilical stump and check over several days for the presence of urine 3.5 Make sure the foal stands and nurses correctly in a reasonable timeframe 3.6 Make sure the mare expels the afterbirth in appropriate time and check it for completeness 3.7 Check the mare for several days for any signs of reproductive tract infection 3.8 Check the foal for several days to monitor health and vital signs, including immunoglobulin testing 3.9 Collect colostrum from suitable mares for freezing and to be used as required |
4. Apply treatments to mares and foals | 4.1 Make sure the foal is protected against tetanus 4.2 Ensure foals are vaccinated and dewormed according to workplace procedures 4.3 Implement workplace procedures for dealing with orphan foals 4.4 Check mares for signs that may warrant attention from a veterinarian 4.5 Record details of the birth and maintain workplace records |