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 ACMGAS304A, 'Carry out simple breeding procedures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out simple breeding procedures' 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. Select animals for breeding | 1.1. Basic principles of genetics are identified and related to breeding program requirements. 1.2. Breeding program requirements are identified and clarified with supervisor. 1.3. Animals for mating are selected in accordance with the requirements of the breeding program, animal welfare regulations and ethical practice principles and approved by the supervisor. 1.4. Examination and tests are scheduled, as required, to confirm suitability of selected animals for breeding program. 1.5. Individual animals are monitored to determine the current stage of their reproductive cycle. |
2. Implement breeding procedures | 2.1. OHS risks associated with working with animals and breeding programs are identified and options for managing the risk are evaluated and preparations are made in case of emergency. 2.2. Animals selected for mating are placed in an appropriate environment. 2.3. Appropriate breeding systems are applied in accordance with the breeding program. 2.4. Appropriate mating methods are applied in accordance with the breeding program and supervisor's instructions. 2.5. Animals are monitored during and after the mating period to determine successful mating. |
3. Monitor post-mating progress | 3.1. Changes in behaviour and condition are observed and documented, where appropriate, in breeding females to determine possible pregnancy. 3.2. Examinations and tests are scheduled, if appropriate, to determine pregnancy. 3.3. Hatching or parturition dates are estimated and documented. |
4. Prepare for and assist with birth or hatching | 4.1. Suitable media are provided to assist with the birth or hatching. 4.2. Signs of hatching or parturition are identified and potential problems reported to supervisor. 4.3. Appropriate monitoring is provided to ensure the safe birth or hatching of young animals. 4.4. Offspring are identified, sexed, measured and results documented. 4.5. Mother and offspring are monitored to ensure appropriate bonding, feeding and activity behaviours are observed and problems are reported to supervisor. |
5. Wean animals | 5.1. Offspring diets are modified in preparation for weaning. 5.2. Vaccinations, other medications and permanent identification protocols are scheduled as required. 5.3. Weaning process is selected and implemented in accordance with workplace protocols. 5.4. Post-weaning management is carried out in accordance with the breeding program and the supervisor's instructions. 5.5. Breeding records are updated. 5.6. Breeding outcomes are assessed and updates are recommended to supervisor for inclusion in the workplace breeding plan. |