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 ACMEQU302, 'Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse' 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. Outline riding practices to avoid the risk of falling | 1.1 Review industry research to identify different types of horse fall accidents and common injuries 1.2 Identify the process for assessing horse suitability prior to riding 1.3 Outline the role of fitness and pre-safety checks in avoiding falls 1.4 Recognise the importance and basic biomechanics of balance in maintaining control of horses while riding 1.5 Identify situations that can increase the risk of falls and injuries from falling from a horse 1.6 Conduct a self-assessment of own riding skills, experience and comfort zone |
2. Identify and describe techniques to minimise the risk of a potential fall | 2.1 Interpret and describe horse behaviour prior to mounting 2.2 Identify techniques for mounting and dismounting a horse in different situations and the associated risks 2.3 Identify ways to maintain balance of rider and control of a horse in different scenarios 2.4 Recognise how to slow and stop horses when travelling too fast 2.5 Recognise ways to manage a horse demonstrating undesirable behaviours 2.6 Identify how to complete and when to apply an emergency stop 2.7 Review a range of difficult riding scenarios and suggest strategies for dealing with them |
3. Outline the theory behind reducing the impact of falls from horses | 3.1 Identify the impact of response and reaction times associated with falls from horses 3.2 Recognise actions to take when a fall seems imminent, including releasing reins, removing feet from stirrups and preparing to dismount 3.3 Outline the basic techniques for landing, rolling and tumbling in different fall scenarios 3.4 Identify actions to take immediately after a fall, including checking for injuries and checking the horse |
4. Outline follow-up actions after a fall | 4.1 Review incidents, considering ways to mitigate risks in the future 4.2 Outline procedures and responsibilities for notifying designated personnel of accidents or injuries 4.3 Recognise the role of physical conditioning, training and practice, and prepare a plan to improve own riding skills to minimise the likelihood and impact of falls |