List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify the purpose and goals of the horse operation and level of input
Identify the legal requirements relevant to the use of land for a horse operation
Develop and implement strategies for water supply and management, vegetation and revegetation management, biodiversity and protection of natural resources, including waterways
Determine infrastructure needs and maintenance requirements consistent with the operation
Assess physical characteristics and land capability, and identify areas at risk of or showing evidence of degradation
Identify budgetary constraints based on available operation resources
Document the plan to include infrastructure, pasture, vegetation, elevations and gradients, soil characteristic and water bodies or sources
Ensure strategies are consistent with horse characteristics and behaviours, and nutritional requirements
Select grazing systems in line with land use, physical characteristics and operational needs
Ensure grazing management encourages pasture plant and grass growth and is consistent with stages of plant growth
Ensure the selection and implementation of strategies contribute to horse welfare
Identify the benefits of appropriate pasture management for the operation
Select plants or plant cultivars appropriate for pasture, shelterbelts and revegetation based on land capability and operational needs
Evaluate pasture management strategies for efficiency and effectiveness
Plan strategies to reduce or eradicate areas of weed infestation and pests and vermin
Determine withholding periods for horses and livestock after application of chemicals on pasture
Assess nutrient requirements for pasture plants and grasses and determine a fertiliser program
Select and evaluate strategies for manure management that contribute to horse welfare and environmental protection
Implement soil protection strategies that minimise soil degradation

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMHBR504 - Manage horse pastures

Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

ACMHBR504 - Manage horse pastures

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: