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 RGRROP311, 'Perform duties of greyhound race starter'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform duties of greyhound race starter' 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. Prepare for race starts | 1.1 Confirm race fields and distances with race organisers 1.2 Consider possible problems with particular greyhounds during race starts 1.3 Confirm correct operation of start boxes and other equipment prior to commencement of race meeting with operational staff 1.4 Arrange contingency plans in case of malfunction of start equipment 1.5 Review procedures to ensure they comply with the rules of racing and racing and regulatory safety protocols associated with the start of a race |
2. Start greyhound race | 2.1 Confirm race start time with stewards 2.2 Verify box positions and direct handlers to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints 2.3 Manage incidents to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and report to stewards and/or veterinarian 2.4 Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards 2.5 Confirm permission to start race with stewards according to the rules of racing 2.6 Initiate race start once final greyhound is boxed |
3. Complete post-race duties | 3.1 Provide loading and start reports to stewards 3.2 Take notes and update personal records for problems with starters 3.3 Check boxes and other start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down 3.4 Report repairs and maintenance requirements to race club according to workplace procedures |