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 ACMFAR406, 'Work effectively in the farriery industry'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Work effectively in the farriery industry' 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. Identify requirements related to providing farriery or hoof care services in equine industries | 1.1 Identify basic industry structure, relevant industry associations and employment roles, functions and responsibilities 1.2 Identify the characteristics of equine industries and the relationship between key industry sectors or disciplines and farriery or hoof care services 1.3 Ensure personal dress, grooming and presentation is appropriate for different work environments and tasks to be performed 1.4 Comply with duty of care, confidentiality and security requirements of the client or equine establishment when providing services 1.5 Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations and codes of practice, relating to animal welfare and safety when interacting with horses and other equines in the workplace 1.6 Comply with restrictions on advice that can be given and avoid perceptions of diagnostic or treatment advice which must be given by veterinarians |
2. Communicate effectively | 2.1 Use appropriate industry terminology and communication methods to respond to enquiries and communicate with others 2.2 Use communication technology and appropriate communication techniques to clarify information to implement agreed outcomes or undertake tasks 2.3 Engage with social media responsibly according to workplace and relevant industry sector protocols 2.4 Participate in conversations with equine owners or carers providing firm and clear information relating to equine health and animal welfare issues |
3. Follow workplace health and safety procedures | 3.1 Select and use personal protective equipment according to the type of worksite activities undertaken, and ensure correct procedures for maintenance and storage 3.2 Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and equines, and take actions to control or report if beyond own control or authority 3.3 Check all safety equipment consistent with manufacturer's recommendations 3.4 Demonstrate behaviour that contributes to a safe work environment, reflects duty of care and encourages safe behaviours in others |
4. Maintain environmentally sustainable work practices | 4.1 Identify environmental principles and regulations relevant to farriery industry 4.2 Investigate own practices in relation to resource usage 4.3 Set targets to improve resource usage and efficiency 4.4 Monitor and revise improvement plans and targets on a regular basis 4.5 Comply with site hygiene controls and biosecurity procedures and protocols when visiting sites to conduct services |
5. Manage personal health and fitness for job role | 5.1 Assess personal health for job function and develop strategies to improve fitness and core strength 5.2 Adopt positions and posture to avoid injury and fatigue while working with equines 5.3 Develop and apply strategies to avoid health risks at work 5.4 Identify common rehabilitation regimes available following injury or illness |