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 ACMEQU407, 'Educate horses in initial handling'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Educate horses in initial handling' 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 education needs of the horse | 1.1 Establish client needs and requirements for individual horse 1.2 Assess level of education and temperament of the horse to be educated, and potential safety risks 1.3 Assess conformation, condition and health of the horse to determine readiness and suitability for education program 1.4 Prepare a plan to educate the horse based on its individual needs, application of equine behaviour, current equine learning theory and intended purpose |
2. Prepare safe environment to commence groundwork | 2.1 Prepare safe, secure and controlled facilities to commence horse groundwork education 2.2 Identify hazards and assess and control potential risks to safety of handler/s and horse/s 2.3 Select and correctly fit own personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.4 Determine if the assistance of another handler is required based on risk assessment |
3. Introduce horse initial handling on the ground | 3.1 Develop calm and obedient behaviour by gaining trust and confidence of horse through appropriate handling and feeding 3.2 Introduce a halter and lead rope, and educate the horse to be caught, led and tied up safely 3.3 Accustom the horse to being groomed and hosed 3.4 Accustom the horse to have its legs handled and all feet picked up 3.5 Familiarise the horse with tack, equipment and aids used in education exercises 3.6 Teach the horse to focus attention on handler and respond consistently in different contexts to aids, cues and communication relating to forward and backward movement, changing direction, halting and stopping 3.7 Build horse confidence within a controlled environment, progressing to unfamiliar and/or open environments when ready |
4. Educate horse to load and unload on transport | 4.1 Assess risks associated with transport vehicle and location for loading and unloading horse 4.2 Familiarise horse with transport vehicle and prepare for transport 4.3 Select suitable horses to assist with habituating the horse to be in close proximity to other horses 4.4 Teach horse to enter and exit a transport vehicle using positive reinforcement methodologies 4.5 Build horse confidence in loading and unloading and to be transported safely in a secured vehicle |
5. Apply reward-based horse education methodology | 5.1 Apply education techniques consistently to reinforce horse learning 5.2 Recognise and apply positive reinforcement to the horse for progress towards desired behaviours 5.3 Comply with animal welfare and safety requirements at all times 5.4 Confirm horse has been educated to meet client needs and requirements |