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 ACMEQD404A, 'Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment' 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 Conduct pre-examination procedures | 1.1 Horse health, injury and use history is obtained 1.2 Reasons for equine dental appointment are clarified and more appropriate options outlined to the owner or carer if necessary 1.3 Basic assessment of condition, muscle tone and balance is conducted and documented 1.4 Features of head and neck anatomy are identified and general function is assessed 1.5 The behaviour of the horse and response to general handling is assessed, evaluated and documented |
2 Conduct oral and dental examination | 2.1 Safety considerations for the performance of oral inspection of the horse are identified and safety protocols applied 2.2 The horse's head is inspected for symmetry, swellings or other abnormalities 2.3 Rostro-caudal and lateral excursion range of motion of the mandible are assessed (under sedation if required) and the need for referral assessed 2.4 Incisors are inspected and assessed for evidence of pathology which may impact on speculum use and may require referral 2.5 Molars and incisors are inspected for level of occlusion and the need for referral assessed 2.6 The oral cavity is rinsed with water and speculum is fitted in accordance with required industry standards 2.7 Oral structures are examined by palpation and then visually inspected with the aid of a focal light source and mirror 2.8 All teeth are assessed for normal and abnormal features related to position, alignment, wear, and angulations and the need for referral 2.9 Mouth and teeth are inspected for conditions which fit within the parameters of routine dental correction and oral procedures 2.10 Speculum is removed and mouth is rinsed |
3 Provide post-inspection assessment and advice | 3.1 Results of inspection are documented using established terminology and charts 3.2 Inspection results are assessed and impact of findings are explained to the owner or carer 3.3 Where referral is required, permission is obtained from the owner or carer and referral procedures are initiated |
4 Prioritise dental issues | 4.1 Dental examination findings are considered in conjunction with the profile and history of the horse 4.2 Dental conditions found during examination are ranked based on health impact and horse comfort 4.3 Dental conditions found during examination are prioritised based on time required to perform treatment |
5 Select dental treatment strategy | 5.1 5.2 Treatment options are ranked based on optimal outcomes for the horse and other relevant considerations 5.3 Treatment strategy is prepared based on examination findings 5.4 Stages and timing of treatment are planned and documented 5.5 Treatment strategy is put in place based on provider's professional and personal scope and the need for referral to veterinarians or other appropriate service providers |
6 Discuss dental treatment strategy | 6.1 Treatment strategies are evaluated with qualified equine dental service providers, veterinarians or other appropriate service providers as required 6.2 Significance of dental conditions found during examination is explained to the owner or carer and treatment strategies are discussed. 6.3 Post treatment care and need for monitoring horse is explained to the owner or carer 6.4 Consent to treatment plan is confirmed with the owner or carer |