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 ACMCAS306, 'Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort' 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. Establish client requirements | 1.1 Identify breed type grooming characteristics 1.2 Establish animal profile 1.3 Evaluate animal condition 1.4 Establish owner's desired outcome |
2. Plan grooming routine | 2.1 Determine and minimise the risks associated with grooming the nominated animal according to WHS and animal welfare requirements 2.2 Consider time limitations, budget and available facilities in preparing grooming plan individual animal requirements 2.3 Confirm grooming plan with supervisor based on animal and client needs 2.4 Prepare grooming equipment and supplies |
3. Groom animals | 3.1 Restrain animal for grooming, and monitor for signs of distress 3.2 Implement grooming techniques used to address matted or knotted coat 3.3 Groom coat to meet owner’s desired outcome 3.4 Implement techniques used to clip or file nails |
4. Trim coat for animal comfort | 4.1 Select and prepare tools to be used for coat trimming 4.2 Identify risks associated with using coat trimming equipment and minimise risks according to WHS and animal welfare requirements 4.3 Trim coat to restore animal comfort 4.4 Remove hair from ears and around eyes and feet to meet owner’s requirements and to ensure animal comfort 4.5 Bathe and dry animal to industry standard |
5. Complete grooming and trimming procedures | 5.1 House and monitor animal until owner arrives 5.2 Clean grooming equipment and area and return to storage, audit supplies and document 5.3 Collect waste material and dispose of according to environmental and legislative requirements 5.4 Document grooming services for invoicing 5.5 Review grooming plan with supervisor 5.6 Return animal to owner and discuss any follow up requirements |