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 ACMFAR409, 'Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines' 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. Examine an equine and condition of its hooves | 1.1 Observe equine gait and conformation to identify common faults and defects or signs of lameness 1.2 Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures 1.3 Use safe handling techniques and control equines in a way that reduces stress and alarm and minimises risk to the equine and handlers 1.4 Adopt a working position that maintains the comfort and safety of the equine, the farrier and assistants 1.5 Use appropriate tools to safely remove shoes and clean hoof of debris 1.6 Examine the shoes and hoof and assess the wear pattern for trimming and shoeing 1.7 Report any conditions requiring higher level treatment by a veterinarian or other specialist 1.8 Change the shoeing plan dependent on the condition of the hooves |
2. Trim and prepare hooves | 2.1 Correctly identify hoof defects, trim and prepare hooves to achieve balance, level and shape without injury to equine hooves 2.2 Monitor work to ensure hoof preparation meets quality outcomes |
3. Fit shoes | 3.1 Select tools needed according to equine and situational requirements to fit shoes 3.2 Select the type and size of shoe, and modify to fit individual equine hoof 3.3 Shape shoes to incorporate any extra functionality identified in shoeing plan 3.4 Fit shoes and assess the need for any final adjustments 3.5 Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the shoe |
4. Attach shoes and finish shoeing process | 4.1 Select suitable tools and materials for attaching and finishing the job 4.2 Attach shoe safely, securely and in the correct position 4.3 Finish the hoof and check the welfare of the equine 4.4 Check correct fit of shoe by inspecting the shoe with hooves on and off the ground 4.5 Identify any signs of lameness by walking and/or trotting the equine on firm ground 4.6 Advise clients, carers or other specialists of actions taken and future hoof care requirements 4.7 Maintain service records according to workplace procedures 4.8 Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace hygiene and biosecurity procedures |