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 RGRPSG409, 'Assess greyhound structural and functional suitability for racing'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assess greyhound structural and functional suitability for racing' 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 greyhound examination | 1.1 Assess the potential risks to health and safety when working with greyhounds 1.2 Obtain background information from owner and/or trainer on greyhound racing performance to assist with identifying common injuries 1.3 Prepare a safe and controlled environment to conduct the examination 1.4 Handle and control the greyhound to minimise the risk to self, others and the greyhound 1.5 Recognise greyhound behaviour that indicates that an activity should be discontinued |
2. Conduct physical examination for musculoskeletal dysfunction or injury | 2.1 Assess gait, and check mobility of major joints and limbs using flexing and extension techniques 2.2 Examine the spinal column, applying gentle palpation techniques 2.3 Examine lower limbs to detect abnormalities 2.4 Assess common sites for torn muscles in racing greyhounds to detect injuries 2.5 Recognise signs indicating whether injury or dysfunction is acute or chronic 2.6 Monitor the greyhound for signs of pain, distress or alarm, and respond appropriately |
3. Provide options for detected musculoskeletal dysfunction or injury | 3.1 Identify abnormalities and discuss examination findings with owner and/or trainer 3.2 Refer greyhounds with major dysfunction and injuries to registered veterinarian for clinical examination 3.3 Provide options for non-invasive treatment for minor dysfunction and injuries, with greyhound owner and/or trainer and in consultation with veterinarians 3.4 Advise on strategies to avoid injury, and on recovery or stand down times for relevant injuries, in consultation with veterinarians, owners and trainers |
4. Maintain records | 4.1 Record examination notes and treatment plan for individual greyhound 4.2 Provide records to owner and/or trainer, and to the referring veterinarian as requested 4.3 File and store records, ensuring they can be retrieved when required |