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 RGRPSH201, 'Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork' 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. Identify physical features of racehorses | 1.1 Describe key features used to identify racehorses, including body type, height, colour and markings, using racing industry terminology 1.2 Recognise individual racehorse features using racing industry standards, terminology, microchips, brands and registration documentation |
2. Apply knowledge of racehorse behaviour | 2.1 Describe common behaviours of racehorses and identify common and specific causes of those behaviours 2.2 Observe and interpret basic body language and common behaviours of racehorses in different situations 2.3 Identify responses of different horses to a range of different handling cues 2.4 Identify areas of personal risk and risks to horses and others, in various environments, including stables and training and racetracks 2.5 Interpret and respond appropriately to horse body language and behaviours and maintain awareness of all horses at all times |
3. Safely approach, catch and lead racehorses | 3.1 Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks involving approaching, catching and leading racehorses, including raising safety risks or concerns 3.2 Identify known temperament, behaviour and level of education of racehorses prior to handling 3.3 Assess risks associated with catching and leading a variety of racehorses in different environments 3.4 Identify, select and correctly fit appropriate horse gear and personal protective equipment for catching and leading racehorses 3.5 Approach, catch and lead racehorses using safe handling practices and body language that minimises adverse horse reactions |
4. Select and correctly fit gear for trackwork | 4.1 Select and correctly fit appropriate personal protective equipment 4.2 Identify and select 4.3 Prepare horses for trackwork, including grooming and checking shoes and general health of horse 4.4 Fit horses with nominated approved gear within industry standard timeframes and prepare for work 4.5 Remove, check, clean and store gear according to stable procedures |
5. Control racehorses in training at stables and trackwork | 5.1 Assess risks associated with handling racehorses in public areas 5.2 Use safe leading, holding and controlling techniques for racehorses according to industry practices and animal welfare principles 5.3 Lead horses into cross ties and confined spaces, and secure using safe handling techniques 5.4 Carry out post-trackwork procedures safely according to supervisor's instructions 5.5 Minimise risk to self and others around racehorses in stables and trackwork environments |