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 ACMACR408A, 'Coordinate seizure of animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Coordinate seizure of animals' 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess the situation | 1.1. Circumstances pertaining to the seizure situation are noted and recorded. 1.2. Organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements are followed at all times. 1.3. Safety of self, assistants, the public and target animals is maintained. 1.4. Seizure plan is determined in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel. |
2. Coordinate the seizure plan | 2.1. Backup from appropriate personnel is requested. 2.2. Appropriate area is quarantined, if required, to minimise risk to self, assistants, the public and target animals. 2.3. Professional assistance and/or advice are sought if required. 2.4. Emergency services personnel are notified and, if necessary, involved. 2.5. Occupational health and safety (OHS) and emergency procedures relating to the seizure are put into place. |
3. Capture animals | 3.1. Personnel assisting in the seizure are given appropriate instructions. 3.2. Appropriate equipment is selected, unpacked and prepared in accordance with manufacturers' requirements. 3.3. Drug doses for sedation and/or immobilisation are calculated and prepared. 3.4. Equipment is used legally, correctly and safely to capture animals in an ethical and humane manner. 3.5. Animals are secured, restrained, loaded and transported humanely. 3.6. Animals are unloaded and secured at holding destination. 3.7. Deceased animals are disposed of in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. 3.8. Drugged animals are handled appropriately, examined for health and welfare problems and, if necessary, recovery treatment is given. 3.9. Relevant licences and permits for the use of drugs and equipment are held by the user. |
4. Complete post-seizure procedures | 4.1. Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 4.2. Drugs used for sedation and/or immobilisation are stored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements. 4.3. If relevant, owners of animals are notified, followed up and further action is taken if required. 4.4. Appropriate documentation about the incident is completed and entered into relevant management systems. 4.5. Supervisor is briefed on incident if appropriate and necessary. 4.6. Seizure plan and capture are reviewed, if required, to ensure improved performance in the future. |