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 ACMGAS303A, 'Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for 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 |
1. Identify nutritional requirements of animals | 1.1. Animals are classified according to natural nutrient sources and types of digestive systems. 1.2. Normal feeding behaviours and nutritional requirements of a range of animals in the animal care workplace are aligned with natural diet and controlled environment animal requirements. 1.3. Feeding strategies and methods to maximise activity and behavioural enrichment are evaluated. 1.4. Characteristics of under or over supply of nutrients are identified and methods used to monitor nutritional uptake are evaluated and practised. |
2. Evaluate food sources and calculate dietary requirements | 2.1. Foodstuffs are classified according to nutrient content. 2.2. Foodstuffs are evaluated for shelf life, preparation requirements, availability and cost. 2.3. Hazards to animal and human health from food sources are identified and methods used to manage potential risks are implemented. 2.4. Feed weight and water requirements are estimated based on animal profiles. 2.5. Protein, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral supplement and fibre needs are estimated based on animal profiles. 2.6. Other dietary issues relevant to the animal's profile are identified and factored into dietary calculations. 2.7. Diet plans are prepared and documented after supervisor approval. |
3. Prepare diets and provide food and water | 3.1. Food is prepared in accordance with diet plan and stored safely and hygienically 3.2. Food and water is presented in accordance to different species requirements and in compliance with organisation policy and procedures. |
4. Monitor feeding and watering practices | 4.1. Food and water consumption is monitored and recorded in accordance with organisation policy and procedures. 4.2. Abnormal feed intake or feeding behaviour are identified and reported in accordance with organisation policy and procedures. 4.3. Animals are monitored for condition, metabolic and behavioural changes. 4.4. Reasons for poor response to diet are evaluated and specialist advice sought as required. 4.5. Required dietary changes are determined in consultation with supervisor and / or others. 4.6. Dietary variations are documented and records updated as required. |