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 RGRROP406, 'Perform duties of harness 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 harness 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, distances and start types according to requirements 1.2 Note past problems with particular horses during race starts 1.3 Confirm operation of mobile and other start equipment prior to commencement of race meeting 1.4 Organise contingency plan in case of malfunction in start equipment 1.5 Interpret and comply with rules of racing relating to starting a race 1.6 Identify hazards and assess and control risks associated with the start of a race to minimise risk of injury according to safe operating procedures 1.7 Relay race meeting protocols and instructions to mobile driver and other staff |
2. Start harness race using mobile barrier or standing start conditions | 2.1 Verify starters and note colours and approved gear 2.2 Send horses to warm up 2.3 Confirm race start time with stewards 2.4 Call horses to score-up under clerk of course supervision 2.5 Request drivers to assume start positions within time and safety constraints 2.6 Manage incidents to minimise the risk of injury to staff and horses, and report to stewards and/or veterinarian 2.7 Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards 2.8 Confirm permission to start race with stewards 2.9 Initiate race start and operate gates once horse position is stable or when mobile barrier is at appropriate place on track |
3. Complete post-race activities | 3.1 Provide score-up and start reports to stewards 3.2 Update notes on problems with starters for personal records 3.3 Check barrier or start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down 3.4 Report repairs or maintenance requirements to race club |