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 ACMCAS406, 'Manage companion animal breeding'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage companion animal breeding' 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. Assess breeding requirements | 1.1 Assess and clarify breeding requirements according to organisational objectives 1.2 Identify and obtain resources to support breeding requirements 1.3 Select breeding options to optimise results and consistency 1.4 Formulate breeding programs to meet organisation objectives 1.5 Develop organisational procedures for breeding according to legislative requirements, industry standards, animal welfare and safe workplace and environmentally responsible practices |
2. Select animals for breeding | 2.1 Select animals for mating according to the requirements of the breeding program, animal welfare regulations and ethical practice principles 2.2 Schedule examinations and tests as required to confirm suitability of selected animals for breeding program 2.3 Select and apply appropriate breeding systems according to the requirements of the breeding program 2.4 Apply appropriate mating methods according to the breeding program |
3. Monitor breeding programs | 3.1 Communicate breeding program strategies and procedures to staff and provide training as necessary 3.2 Identify potential risks to animals during breeding, birth and early life 3.3 Evaluate the options for managing risks according to WHS, and make preparations in case of emergencies 3.4 Monitor implementation of breeding programs for efficiency and effectiveness according to the requirements of the breeding program 3.5 Prioritise and implement changes necessary to achieve breeding aims |
4. Evaluate breeding programs | 4.1 Review and evaluate breeding program processes and outcomes against the organisation's objectives, and update breeding plans as required 4.2 Assess and update criteria used to select animals for breeding to meet the requirements of the breeding programs 4.3 Maintain breeding records according to industry standards and breeding program requirements |