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 RGRSTD301, 'Perform duties of cadet steward'.
- 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 cadet steward' 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. Support racing operations staff in administrative duties | 1.1 Organise and prepare office equipment used in racing operations 1.2 Prepare race day documentation according to instructions 1.3 Research roles in race day operations and define duties 1.4 Perform a range of racing operations functions in order to assist or replace staff as a contingency measure 1.5 Report problems and/or incidents to supervisor and/or chairman of stewards' panel |
2. Assist in conduct of race meetings or trials | 2.1 Perform duties allocated in an effective and timely manner according to instructions and safe work practices 2.2 Inspect gear used on racing animals for condition, fit, safety and authorised use 2.3 Verify identification of animals at race meetings and trials 2.4 Verify identification of licensed or registered persons at race meetings or trials 2.5 Observe and report on animal performance for relevant racing code |
3. Verify suitability of animals to race | 3.1 Identify features of healthy racing animals 3.2 Identify symptoms of poor health, pain or distress in racing animals 3.3 Refer animals to specialist for evaluation according to procedures 3.4 Receive advice from specialist on animal fitness to start, and convey to chairman of stewards |
4. Support senior stewards in non-race day activities | 4.1 Check safety and security of kennels or stables for compliance with racing requirements 4.2 Check animals against kennel or stable returns 4.3 Gather information on animal performance as requested by stewards 4.4 Gather information on racing participants as requested by stewards 4.5 Assist with the gathering of evidence for investigations, inquiries and appeals 4.6 Update records according to procedures |