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 RGRPSH425, 'Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses' 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. Investigate options for transitioning and rehoming horses | 1.1 Interpret regulatory requirements and industry codes of practice or rules that relate to horse transition programs 1.2 Investigate the range and availability of horse transitioning, re-education and associated services 1.3 Investigate horse background and breeding to assist in making informed decisions regarding transition and rehoming of horses |
2. Provide advice to current horse owners | 2.1 Advise current owners on options and types of programs for transitioning their horses to new purposes and/or environments, and approximate costs 2.2 Discuss humane options for dealing with horses that are deemed unsuitable to transition to a new purpose or environment |
3. Provide advice to potential new horse owners | 3.1 Advise potential new owners of the processes, responsibilities and estimated costs involved in owning a horse 3.2 Provide accurate, factual information on horses available for transitioning or rehoming 3.3 Investigate the horse knowledge, skills and experience of the potential new owner, and discuss the suitability of the person and horse match according to duty of care requirements 3.4 Assist new owner with information about horse purchasing and/or handover arrangements |
4. Follow up and support new owner | 4.1 Clarify individual responsibilities and options for returning the horse once horse has been transitioned to new owner or career 4.2 Establish arrangements and provide follow-up support to new owners during settling period according to agreed arrangement 4.3 Discuss responsibilities of transitioned horse ownership, including care, welfare and ongoing education requirements, with new owner 4.4 Respond professionally to situations relating to problems or concerns with the horse, including potential return situations 4.5 Obtain, record and review feedback on transitioned horse to improve organisational practices |