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 ACMAIM304, 'Transport injured large animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Transport injured 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. Prepare to transport injured large animals | 1.1 Respond to call for transport promptly and clarify information about the animal/s, nature of injury, authority or permissions, and transport requirements 1.2 Select equipment and aids to assist in loading and unloading large animal/s in collaboration with personnel with relevant experience 1.3 Pack gear and first aid items required to assist with injuries and welfare of animal/s 1.4 Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow hygiene and biosecurity procedures 1.5 Locate vehicle in close proximity to injured animal/s according to scene requirements and to avoid further stimulation of the animal/s 1.6 Set up privacy screens to restrict public viewing at the scene |
2. Assist with injured animals | 2.1 Assess hazards and risks relating to transporting injured animal/s at incident scene, and take action to control 2.2 Work with incident controller and veterinarian to plan movement and loading of injured animal/s to transport vehicle 2.3 Follow instructions regarding restraint, care and welfare of the injured animal/s, including those with specific medical needs 2.4 Assist with providing first aid to reduce impact of injury, distress and pain in animal/s 2.5 Obtain necessary documentation and equipment to accompany the injured animal/s |
3. Load, unload and transport animal casualties | 3.1 Use safe handling techniques and equipment to load and unload animal/s to transport in collaboration with other personnel 3.2 Make adjustments to protect animal/s from further injury and to reduce stress when loading and unloading 3.3 Ensure driving techniques are safe and appropriate for the load, road conditions and severity of injury 3.4 Monitor behaviour where practical and record observations 3.5 Handle deceased animal/s appropriately in a dignified and safe manner |
4. Complete post-transport arrangements | 4.1 Report on the animal/s injury and condition status prior to, during (where appropriate) and after journey 4.2 Complete required documentation according to workplace and regulatory requirements 4.3 Clean, decontaminate, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities according to workplace procedures 4.4 Participate in incident debriefing |