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 ACMEQU404, 'Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment' 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. Relate saddlery and equipment design and condition to purpose and safety considerations | 1.1 Identify saddlery and associated equipment used in horse activities 1.2 Relate saddlery and associated equipment design and purpose to horse activities 1.3 Identify safety aspects of saddlery and associated equipment used in various horse activities 1.4 Identify saddlery and associated equipment suitable for different levels of rider experience 1.5 Identify condition and assess stress and wear points of saddlery and equipment 1.6 Outline hazards, risks and controls associated with saddlery and associated equipment 1.7 Review workplace maintenance practices for potential improvements to arrangements |
2. Ensure horse comfort in relation to saddlery and associated equipment use | 2.1 Evaluate and relate the conformational, breed and developmental characteristics of horses to the fit of saddlery and associated equipment 2.2 Evaluate the impact of the shape and size of a rider and load on horse balance and comfort 2.3 Evaluate the shape and size of the rider and the impact on the balance and comfort of the horse 2.4 Interpret horse behavioural and physical signs relevant to both correctly fitted and incorrectly fitted saddlery and associated equipment 2.5 Interpret rider physical signs relevant to correctly fitted and incorrectly fitted saddlery and associated equipment 2.6 Evaluate materials and techniques used in the construction of saddlery and associated equipment for horse and rider comfort and durability |
3. Assess the fit of saddles, bridles and associated equipment | 3.1 Apply saddle fitting tools and techniques to determine appropriate saddle size and shape, and document results 3.2 Evaluate and report the fit of a saddle for horse, rider and activity 3.3 Evaluate and report the fit of bridles 3.4 Evaluate and report on a range of bits relevant to specific purposes 3.5 Identify and implement options for adjusting saddlery and associated equipment for improved horse and rider comfort and safety |
4. Assess the fit of accessory equipment | 4.1 Assess and report fit of saddle mounts 4.2 Assess and report fit of accessory gear 4.3 Assess and report fit of boots and bandages 4.4 Identify, implement and discuss options for adjusting accessory tack and equipment for improved horse and rider comfort and safety |