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 ACMHBR501, 'Manage horse nutrition'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage horse nutrition' 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. Assess the nutritional requirements of individual horses | 1.1 Analyse the main nutritional requirements of specific horses and the role each nutrient plays in the body 1.2 Describe the symptoms or signs of nutrient deficiency and the consequences of dietary imbalances 1.3 Determine horse nutritional requirements in terms of horse class, condition, growth stage and reproduction status 1.4 Calculate feed requirements for horses using a range of measures |
2. Analyse and calculate the value and composition of feed and pastures | 2.1 Determine a range of food types and supplements suitable for horses of different class, condition, growth stage and reproduction status 2.2 Analyse the breakdown of foodstuffs in terms of their nutritional content and describe why they might be included in a ration 2.3 Analyse the nutritional value of common pasture species and weeds and seasonal changes in availability, digestibility and nutritional value 2.4 Calculate the impact of plant poisonings and chemical control as a result of spraying for weeds 2.5 Address the impact of contaminants and additives on drug testing and rules relevant to equine disciplines |
3. Plan feed programs for the workplace and design feed charts for the horse | 3.1 Determine availability of feed and pastures on a seasonal basis and analyse in relation to the nutritional needs of the horse with regard to class, condition and use 3.2 Design and maintain a feeding program for the workplace, including the supervision of other staff as appropriate 3.3 Design feed charts for each horse, including the formulation of rations to reflect the requirements of the horse 3.4 Design a feed program that is cost-effective 3.5 Evaluate and adjust nutritional value and cost-effectiveness of the feeding program based on evaluation outcomes |