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 RGRPSG410, 'Provide massage and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide massage and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds' 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. Assess greyhound suitability for massage therapy or non-invasive treatments | 1.1 Advise owner and/or trainer of scope of practice for a health assistant and the range of non-invasive treatments allowed in the greyhound racing industry 1.2 Obtain background information from owner and/or trainer on greyhound performance to assist in identifying common injuries 1.3 Prepare a safe and controlled area for conducting an examination and non-invasive treatments 1.4 Conduct a physical examination of individual greyhound to identify areas of soreness, muscle tension and joint mobility issues 1.5 Discuss outcomes of examination and discuss proposed treatment plan with owner and/or trainer 1.6 Refer owner to registered veterinarian for conditions outside scope of practice 1.7 Confirm owner and/or trainer consent for treatment |
2. Provide greyhound massage therapy treatments | 2.1 Massage the greyhound using appropriate techniques, sequence, and degree of pressure according to agreed treatment plan 2.2 Identify greyhound reactions to treatment and respond accordingly avoiding pain and distress 2.3 Adapt massage therapy to meet individual needs of the greyhound |
3. Identify and select other non-invasive treatments to address greyhound needs | 3.1 Identify appropriate non-invasive treatments to include in treatment plan 3.2 Select the most appropriate non-invasive treatment for individual greyhound 3.3 Check equipment to be used in treatment to ensure correct functioning and safe use 3.4 Apply treatment to the greyhound using correct techniques |
4. Monitor and evaluate greyhound massage therapy and non-invasive treatments | 4.1 Provide feedback to owner and/or trainer on greyhound response to treatments 4.2 Advise on recovery or stand down times for relevant injuries or rehabilitation 4.3 Arrange follow up treatments according to treatment plan 4.4 Maintain accurate records of treatments for individual greyhounds and provide a copy to owner and/or trainer |