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 ACMEQU207, 'Develop riding skills for exercising horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop riding skills for exercising horses' 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 ride | 1.1 Discuss horse suitability with supervisor to determine suitability for own riding skill level 1.2 Follow safe horse handling practices, WHS procedures, and riding etiquette associated with workplace, location and activity 1.3 Check and assess riding area for potential hazards and risks, and identify ways to control risks 1.4 Select and fit gear according to purpose, features of fit and workplace requirements 1.5 Present appropriately tacked-up horse to instructor for riding gear check, prior to mounting 1.6 Check and adjust girth and tension once horse has warmed up, and adjust tension as required for particular saddle rigging |
2. Ride and control horse safely while exercising | 2.1 Mount horse in a safe and balanced manner as instructed 2.2 Ride a horse safely in a controlled manner in walk, trot and canter in a suitable arena and safe open space 2.3 Maintain control of horse at walk, trot and canter whilst working around other horses 2.4 Ride at a safe distance of two horse lengths from other riders and horses in riding area 2.5 Identify the footfalls in all gaits from the saddle and the ground 2.6 Rise on the appropriate diagonal in trot 2.7 Maintain position during short periods of sitting trot 2.8 Strike-off to canter on the nominated lead 2.9 Establish and maintain position and nominated gaits as instructed 2.10 Report problems and carry out post-exercise care of horses and gear according to stable procedures |
3. Complete tasks whilst mounted | 3.1 Safely negotiate different surfaces and ground conditions 3.2 Apply safe riding skills to ride a horse past obstacles 3.3 Carry a whip or crop safely to reinforce riding aids 3.4 Control riding over poles as instructed 3.5 Carry out horse fitness exercise for nominated activity, including warm up, exercise and cool down |
4. Complete and report post-riding activities | 4.1 Assess and apply the cooling-down needs of the horse 4.2 Remove safely, clean and inspect gear before storage 4.3 Report condition of gear and horse post-exercise to riding instructor 4.4 Report own performance to instructor and obtain feedback |