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 ACMAIM202, 'Participate in an incident involving large animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Participate in an incident involving large 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
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Respond to an incident involving large animals | 1.1 Assess incident scene and contribute to risk assessment of the scene 1.2 Participate in team briefing about incident operation plan, objectives and own role 1.3 Confirm and clarify incident controller instructions about own role and tasks 1.4 Discuss behaviour risks and control strategies associated with animal species at the incident scene 1.5 Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for situation 1.6 Maintain safety requirements relating to hygiene and biosecurity according to organisational requirements 1.7 Prepare operational equipment and check condition and serviceability |
2. Carry out allocated role and duties | 2.1 Perform allocated tasks and role according to instructions 2.2 Monitor large animal behaviour at the scene and maintain situational awareness 2.3 Assist with controlling hazards, ensuring safety zones are maintained and escape routes identified |
3. Apply basic animal handling skills | 3.1 Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of large animal species and use appropriate handling methods 3.2 Approach large animal/s safely and in a manner that minimises stress and stimulation 3.3 Catch or contain loose animals using safe handling and basic restraint and controlling methods 3.4 Assist with animal extrication according to role and instructions |
4. Assist with post-incident activities | 4.1 Assist with reuniting animal/s to owners, moving animal/s to a safe holding area or handling deceased animal/s appropriately and according to instructions 4.2 Clean, decontaminate and store PPE and other equipment used at the incident scene 4.3 Report information required by relevant personnel according to incident operation and regulatory requirements 4.4 Participate in incident debriefing |