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 ACMGRM302, 'Perform a cross breed clip'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform a cross breed clip' 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. Determine cross breed dog clipping requirements | 1.1 Evaluate coat characteristics 1.2 Investigate dog’s history and experience of clipping 1.3 Clarify client requirements 1.4 Evaluate coat condition and impact on general health of dog and report to client to determine dog’s clipping needs 1.5 Plan individual dog’s clipping needs |
2. Use scissoring techniques on experienced dogs | 2.1 Select scissors for different cross bred coat types and different body areas 2.2 Prepare scissors and maintain during use according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications 2.3 Identify and manage safety risks when using scissors around dogs 2.4 Use scissors to trim coat on all body areas under supervision |
3. Select and use clipping equipment on experienced dogs | 3.1 Prepare and maintain clippers during clipping according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications 3.2 Identify and manage safety risks when using clippers on dogs 3.3 Select clippers and blades for different coat types 3.4 Select clippers and blades to trim specific body areas 3.5 Use clippers to trim coat on all body parts under supervision |
4. Tidy a cross bred clip | 4.1 Identify and evaluate a range of clip types for cross bred dogs 4.2 Determine previous clip shape 4.3 Plan procedure to restore previous clip style 4.4 Restore previous clip style using clippers and scissors 4.5 Use plucking or other techniques to complete cross bred clip |
5. Introduce trimming and clipping to nervous or inexperienced dogs | 5.1 Assess dogs for potential behavioural problems related to previous negative clipping experiences 5.2 Condition inexperienced dogs to accept handling of body areas for clipping and trimming 5.3 Practice techniques to control or restrain nervous or distressed dogs during clipping and trimming 5.4 Use scissors to accustom dogs to the sensation of trimming 5.5 Use clippers to introduce dogs to the sensation of clipping |
6. Establish cross bred clips for a range of cross bred coat types under supervision | 6.1 Select clip type according to coat type and individual dog’s requirements 6.2 Prepare dog for clipping 6.3 Select and prepare tools and equipment for clipping different cross bred coat types according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications 6.4 Complete clip pattern using scissors, clippers, hand plucking, as appropriate for a range of cross breed coat types and needs 6.5 Reassess dogs after their clip to ensure the clip meets client’s requirements 6.6 Explain maintenance requirements for dog coat between clipping appointments to client 6.7 Update records according to organisational policies and procedures 6.8 Clean and maintain equipment according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications and dispose of waste using environmentally appropriate methods |