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 RGRPSH312, 'Transport horses by road'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Transport horses by road' 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. Follow regulations and requirements for horse transportation | 1.1 Confirm transport requirements, schedule, destination and route 1.2 Identify the load capacity of vehicle or tow vehicle and float, and appropriateness for load and road condition 1.3 Confirm driver's licence is correct for type of transport required 1.4 Ensure vehicle logbooks, permits or transport documentation are maintained according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
2. Carry out vehicle and safety checks | 2.1 Inspect vehicle lights and brakes to confirm good working order 2.2 Inspect exterior of vehicle or tow vehicle and float for safety 2.3 Inspect interior of vehicle and float for safety |
3. Load horses | 3.1 Set up vehicle and equipment safely in designated loading area 3.2 Identify potential loading hazards and problems, and control risks 3.3 Check and complete transport documentation, including horse identification details 3.4 Work collaboratively with others to ensure safe and timely loading of horses 3.5 Select and use safe handling strategies for loading difficult horses 3.6 Position and restrain horses according to workplace procedures, float design and animal welfare guidelines |
4. Supervise care of horses in transit | 4.1 Record horse health and condition status prior to and after journey 4.2 Identify poor travellers and make adjustments to protect from injury and reduce stress 4.3 Use driving techniques that are safe and adjusted for road condition and load 4.4 Identify and manage signs of stress and other illness indicators in horses being transported 4.5 Follow documented requirements for travel, including for long haul trips |
5. Unload horses and complete post-transport arrangements | 5.1 Unload horses in designated area at destination in collaboration with other personnel 5.2 Check and record horse health and condition status after journey 5.3 Complete required documentation according to workplace and regulatory requirements 5.4 Clean, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities according to workplace procedures |