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 SISOEQU001, 'Handle horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Handle horses' 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 | PERFORMANCECRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Assess risks for horse handling activities. | 1.1. Identify known temperament, behaviour and level of education of horse prior to handling. 1.2. Identify current environmental factors that may affect horse senses and behaviour. 1.3. Observe and interpret horse body language and vocalisations to assess current horse behaviour. 1.4. Identify and assess risks associated with the particular activity, horse enclosure and horse. 1.5. Identify safe handling practices and confirm required organisational safety and emergency response procedures. |
2. Approach and catch horses. | 2.1. Identify horses to be caught by their features. 2.2. Check and confirm horses are aware of presence of handler prior to approach. 2.3. Move safely around any horses lying down without encroaching danger zones. 2.4. Catch an individually housed horse. 2.5. Catch a horse from within a group of horses. 2.6. Approach horses with halter and lead, using body language that minimises adverse horse reactions. 2.7. Fit halter and lead assuming safe body position in relation to horses. |
3. Lead, tie up and untie horses. | 3.1. Assume safe body position in relation to horses and use cues to start, stop and turn horse. 3.2. Lead horse, under control, on its own through doorways and gates. 3.3. Lead and stand horse single file in a group, and control to ensure horse and own safety. 3.4. Lead horse under control past others leading a horse. 3.5. Lead horse under control through, and out of a group of horses. 3.6. Secure horse to tie up point. 3.7. Check and confirm horse is aware of handler, move around avoiding danger zones, untie and lead horse. |
4. Release horses. | 4.1. Remove halter and lead, assuming safe body position in relation to horse. 4.2. Release horse into enclosure for a single horse; confirm security of enclosure before and after release. 4.3. Release horse into enclosure housing groups of horses; confirm security of enclosure before and after release. 4.4. Release horse as part of a group of handlers releasing horses; confirm security of enclosure before and after release. |
5. Respond to immediate safety risks. | 5.1. Monitor horse behaviour during all handling activities and respond to adverse behaviour. 5.2. Complete on-the-spot risk assessment as hazards arise during activities to avoid injury to self, others and horse. 5.3. Use techniques to calm and control horse throughout activities and amend or cease activities as required. |