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 RGRPSH205, 'Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry' 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. Protect the safety and welfare of people and horses | 1.1 Confirm and follow supervisor instructions, including those relating to safety and venue-specific requirements 1.2 Identify potential hazards and minimise risks to self, others and horse 1.3 Select, correctly fit, and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures 1.4 Check the fit, wear and suitability of horse gear according to workplace procedures |
2. Provide pre-exercise care of horses | 2.1 Identify, catch and secure horse following safe handling procedures and supervisor instructions 2.2 Carry out pre-exercise grooming according to workplace procedures |
3. Apply basic riding skills | 3.1 Saddle horse with designated gear, ensuring correct and comfortable fit 3.2 Mount the horse safely according to supervisor's instructions 3.3 Perform warm-up procedures according to instructions 3.4 Identify and use aids to control movement, speed and direction of a horse at walk, trot and canter 3.5 Follow basic riding instructions 3.6 Maintain a balanced riding position using appropriate saddle and stirrup length 3.7 Dismount horse safely |
4. Ride and control horse safely | 4.1 Follow instructions and procedures for safety of self, horse and other horses and riders in the vicinity 4.2 Ride alone and in pairs at varying paces using aids appropriate to the horse's training 4.3 Ride within safety zones when riding in company 4.4 Assess potential risks and take appropriate action to reduce impact 4.5 Report problems and seek feedback on riding skill progress |
5. Provide post-exercise care of horses | 5.1 Perform warm-down and remove riding gear from horse according to workplace procedures 5.2 Perform post-exercise grooming according to workplace procedures 5.3 Release horse safely following workplace practices 5.4 Clean equipment and check and report wear and/or breakage according to workplace policies and procedures |