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 RGRTRK401, 'Supervise preparation of track and facilities for race meetings'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Supervise preparation of track and facilities for race meetings' 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. Plan for race meetings | 1.1 Clarify race meeting schedule for relevant racing code with race club personnel 1.2 Prepare pre-planning maintenance and race day work rosters with monthly, weekly and daily objectives 1.3 Implement track and facilities maintenance program. including organising resources and contractors according to allocated budget 1.4 Monitor weather for potential impact on preparation for race meetings |
2. Prepare track for race meetings | 2.1 Prepare and condition track surface for racing, considering drainage and irrigation needs, using equipment appropriate for surface type 2.2 Monitor track lighting prior to night meetings to ensure operability, minimise shadows and meet requirements for TV coverage or recording 2.3 Ensure ancillary infrastructure relevant to code is in safe working condition according to race club and racing authority standards 2.4 Use, store and secure chemicals safely according to material safety data sheets (MSDS) and workplace health and safety requirements |
3. Prepare track facilities | 3.1 Ensure facilities including swabbing area, steward or camera towers, judge's box and racing participant rooms are functional, clean and meet racing authority standards 3.2 Ensure kennels or stables are cleaned, and area is secured according to race club and stewards' requirements 3.3 Check fencing and signage on areas with restricted access to the public |
4. Prepare for race day | 4.1 Clarify race day requirements with race club personnel and stewards 4.2 Verify race distances and track selection 4.3 Check the operation and condition of starting boxes, barriers, rails or mobile start vehicles depending on code and position according to race plan 4.4 Place equipment for incidents and emergencies strategically for immediate action when required 4.5 Verify track condition in consultation with stewards prior to start and during race meeting, and make adjustments according to racetrack practices 4.6 Check repairs to track surface between races according to track condition |
5. Oversee post-race meeting clean-up and pull down | 5.1 Check track surface and arrange repairs and schedule maintenance operations 5.2 Ensure kennels or stables and other facilities are cleaned, repaired and secured according to race club practices 5.3 Check inventory for return of all race club equipment 5.4 Report damage to equipment or infrastructure and initiate repairs following workplace procedures 5.5 Check area for safety and remove all items, equipment or contractor supplies before site is declared open for regular access |