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 RGRPSH413, 'Prepare for race riding'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare for race riding' 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 and practise race riding skills | 1.1 Practise techniques for riding short in a racing saddle 1.2 Refine riding action to ride horses out using hands and heels and use of whip 1.3 Apply pre-race and post-race riding procedures |
2. Identify factors that can affect race outcomes | 2.1 Assess personal fitness and weight to ride at peak fitness and optimal weight 2.2 Walk track and assess track shape and surface for impact on individual horse performance 2.3 Research effect of horse ratings and handicapping system on race outcomes 2.4 Research effect of barrier draw on individual horses 2.5 Recognise individual horse's racing style |
3. Read and interpret form | 3.1 Use industry terminology and abbreviations to describe action and interpret performance 3.2 Interpret reports on trackwork, trial and race performance from a range of sources 3.3 Prepare and interpret speed maps according to industry practice |
4. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant rules and protocols related to riding in races | 4.1 Research procedures for applying for a permit to ride in races 4.2 Determine the system of apprentice claims 4.3 Identify and interpret inquiry and protest procedures 4.4 Research rider booking, and race nomination, acceptance and scratching procedures 4.5 Apply rules related to safe and compliant race riding during practise 4.6 Apply procedures to prepare race saddles to meet handicap weights 4.7 Identify reasons for personal weight fluctuations on race day, in races and over time |