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 ACMPHR407, 'Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program' 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. Audit the condition of existing resources and infrastructure of the property | 1.1 Identify the natural and built resources and infrastructure necessary to conduct the operations of the organisation to meet business goals 1.2 Conduct an audit of the condition and suitability of existing natural and built resources and infrastructure on the property to meet operational needs, business goals and work health and safety requirements 1.3 Identify resources that require upgrading, renewal or construction, and prioritise the list according to organisation operations, environmental and safety obligations and business goals |
2. Analyse the current use and maintenance of existing property resources | 2.1 Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of the existing natural resources to meet operational needs, environmental obligations and business goals 2.2 Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of the existing infrastructure and machinery resources to meet operational needs, environmental obligations and business goals 2.3 Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of labour resources to meet operational needs and business goals 2.4 Assess the effectiveness of and expenditure on maintenance of existing resources and facilities 2.5 Identify and prioritise specific areas for improvement in the use and maintenance of existing resources to meet operational needs and business goals |
3. Analyse the environmental, economic and planning constraints and their effect on the planning process | 3.1 Determine the economic parameters for the maintenance and development of the property 3.2 Undertake a cost-benefit analysis of making identified improvements to resources or maintenance schedules to meet business goals 3.3 Assess the potential environmental impacts of the proposed improvements or changes to maintenance activities 3.4 Identify the federal, state and local planning laws and codes that have jurisdiction over the property 3.5 Develop a costed property improvement and maintenance plan that considers financial, labour, ongoing maintenance, legal and environmental requirements to meet operational needs and business goals |
4. Implement property improvement and maintenance plan | 4.1 Develop a schedule with specific timelines to implement the plan within nominated budget, labour and resourcing parameters 4.2 Design and develop site plans for proposed changes to the layout of the property in accordance with improvement plan 4.3 Identify, prioritise and schedule the tasks associated with managing and maintaining the natural resources of the property 4.4 Engage contractors to complete specialist construction works or maintenance activities nominated in improvement plan 4.5 Monitor and evaluate progress of plan implementation against plan goals and schedule 4.6 Adjust the implementation of the plan to meet operational needs or business goals 4.7 Train staff in tasks required to implement improvements or conduct maintenance activities |
5. Establish recordkeeping procedures to assist in the management of resources | 5.1 Identify, select or create a recordkeeping system to meet operational needs and business goals 5.2 Identify and keep records required for competition horse facilities 5.3 Create and implement an inventory for property, machinery, equipment and tack and feed resources |
6. Manage the maintenance of plant and equipment | 6.1 Ensure that all plant and equipment used on the property is safe and serviceable according to manufacturer specifications 6.2 Implement a maintenance schedule for plant and equipment 6.3 Access specialist advice and repair to plant and equipment according to organisation practices 6.4 Follow procedures for safe storage, application and disposal of chemicals and hazardous substances 6.5 Train staff in the procedures for the inspection and safe maintenance of plant and equipment, and safe storage and disposal of chemicals |
7. Manage the maintenance of gear and tack | 7.1 Ensure that all gear and tack used on the property is safe and serviceable, according to relevant work health safety and animal welfare regulations 7.2 Access specialist advice regarding maintenance, suitability and appropriateness of gear and tack according to organisation practices 7.3 Implement and monitor adherence to maintenance schedule for gear and tack 7.4 Train staff in the procedures for the inspection and safe maintenance of gear and tack 7.5 Maintain accurate records relating to the maintenance of all gear and tack |