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 ACMATE304A, 'Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct non-surgical procedures on 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. Prepare for non-surgical procedures | 1.1. Procedures and sample requirements are verified in accordance with legislative and ethical requirements. 1.2. Sample methods are confirmed with supervisor. 1.3. Dose rates are calculated. 1.4. Equipment required is prepared and positioned. |
2. Prepare animals for procedure | 2.1. Animals are selected to meet project requirements. 2.2. Animals are moved to testing area and prepared for procedure using techniques to minimise stress and discomfort. 2.3. Work practices are managed to ensure animals are kept in preparation and procedure areas for minimal time. |
3. Administer substances to animals | 3.1. Approved substances and dose rates are verified with supervisor. 3.2. Method of administration of substances is verified. 3.3. Risks associated with preparation and administration of substances are evaluated, emergency procedures practised and implemented as required. 3.4. Substances are administered to animals using approved methods and appropriate restraint techniques. 3.5. Animals are monitored during the administration of substances for adverse reactions. |
4. Collect samples from animals | 4.1. Sampling techniques are verified with supervisor. 4.2. Hazards in collection process are identified and emergency response requirements are practised and implemented when required. 4.3. Body fluid samples are collected, processed, packaged and stored. 4.4. Tissue samples are collected. 4.5. Samples are checked for suitability and prepared according to laboratory and project protocols. |
5. Complete post-procedure duties | 5.1. Animals are returned to housing, monitored and responded to as required. 5.2. Animal and project records are updated. 5.3. Procedures area is cleaned and waste disposed of according to laboratory protocols. |