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 ACMGAS205, 'Assist in health care of animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist in health care of animals' 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
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work with animals | 1.1 Confirm the task to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential hazards, risks and welfare needs of the animal 1.2 Take steps to control risks and hazards as directed 1.3 Prepare equipment appropriate to the task 1.4 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit |
2. Capture animal under supervision | 2.1 Identify animals to be treated and confirm with supervisor 2.2 Observe and note animal behaviour prior to capture 2.3 Confirm methods to be used to capture animals with supervisor 2.4 Confirm role of self and others in capture process 2.5 Approach cage appropriately and capture animal using appropriate method 2.6 Assist to move animal to inspection or treatment area |
3. Assist in assessment of animals | 3.1 Restrain animal appropriately 3.2 Determine external features and vital signs of animal health 3.3 Inspect animal’s general health and wellbeing, under supervision 3.4 Record observations of patient made by supervisor |
4. Assist in treatment of animals | 4.1 Determine treatment protocols for common health maintenance issues 4.2 Prepare equipment and supplies according to instructions 4.3 Provide assistance in the application of treatments 4.4 Document treatment on animal file 4.5 Complete post-treatment routines |