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 RGRPSH308, 'Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines' 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. Recognise and report signs of ill health or injury in horses or other equines | 1.1 Inspect incident site and assess risks prior to helping horses or other equines 1.2 Measure and record temperature, pulse and respiration in line with appropriate first aid procedures 1.3 Observe and report hydration levels and capillary refill in line with appropriate first aid procedures 1.4 Observe, identify and report signs of common illnesses in horses or other equines in line with appropriate first aid procedures 1.5 Observe, identify and report signs of shock in horses in line with appropriate first aid procedures 1.6 Determine and report signs of common injuries in horses or other equines according to workplace policies and procedures |
2. Assess illnesses or injuries in horses or other equines | 2.1 Assess threat to life of illness or injury, and incorporate into plan of action 2.2 Calm, restrain and/or quarantine horses or other equines using safe and ethical handling techniques 2.3 Follow first aid policy and procedures with respect to obligations to owners, state regulations, stable policy and duty of care 2.4 Follow referral or reporting procedures for injury, treatment and emergency care according to workplace first aid procedures |
3. Apply basic first aid to horses or other equines | 3.1 Use restraints and safe and ethical handling techniques to prevent further injury or to apply first aid to horses or other equines 3.2 Clean wounds and protect from further contamination or injury in line with appropriate first aid procedures 3.3 Apply bandages for management of bleeding, swelling and wounds in line with appropriate first aid procedures 3.4 Control swelling using appropriate techniques and materials in line with appropriate first aid procedures 3.5 Nurse horse or other equine to reduce impact of shock, distress and pain in line with appropriate first aid procedures 3.6 Monitor behaviour and vital signs, and record observations and treatments in line with appropriate first aid procedures |
4. Respond to hoof and leg illnesses and injuries | 4.1 Inspect feet and legs for signs of injury, soreness or foreign bodies 4.2 Identify common injuries and ailments to hooves, feet and legs 4.3 Apply poultice to affected area in line with appropriate first aid practices 4.4 Determine damage or irregular condition and fit of shoes |
5. Assess health and fitness of horses or other equines | 5.1 Implement pre-race and post-race or activity assessment of horse or other equine for injuries, distress, health and fitness 5.2 Apply pharmaceutical or therapeutic treatments under trainer or veterinary or equine health practitioner instructions and supervision 5.3 Identify and follow industry rules relating to prohibited substances and alternative treatments |