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 RGRTRK303, 'Provide emergency animal assistance'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide emergency animal assistance' 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. Provide assistance at incident scene | 1.1 Contact veterinarian, steward and other specialists when animal emergency occurs 1.2 Assist individuals in potential danger or risk at incident scene until assistance arrives 1.3 Assist with catching or restraining animal using safe handling techniques to prevent further injury or damage 1.4 Provide assistance to supervising personnel who are treating or assessing the animal 1.5 Apply basic methods of restraint to animal under veterinary or specialist supervision |
2. Manage incident scene | 2.1 Identify hazards, assess risks and select appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid injury to personnel or animals 2.2 Collect and install privacy screens according to workplace procedures 2.3 Allocate staff members to restrict public access to incident area 2.4 Give consideration to the distress of those associated with the injured animal and of the general public in the management of incident 2.5 Use discretion in the handling of a deceased animal 2.6 Assist stewards and veterinarian in the collection of a post-mortem swab sample if requested by the stewards |
3. Transport animal | 3.1 Prepare and transport vehicle and equipment to incident site 3.2 Select animal loading techniques to minimise risk of further injury to animal or injury to personnel 3.3 Use discretion in the loading of a deceased animal 3.4 Transport animal to designated veterinary hospital or review area 3.5 Assist with arranging transport to designated disposal area after required samples have been collected 3.6 Assist with cleaning transport vehicle and equipment and check for operational readiness according to track procedures and any commercial arrangements |