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 ACMPHR505, 'Manage fitness in performance horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage fitness in performance horses' 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 physiological and structural adaptations of the musculoskeletal system of horses to conditioning | 1.1 Identify the anatomical and physiological effect of conditioning regimes on adaptations in major body systems of horses 1.2 Assess structural differences in physical appearance and muscling between conditioned and unconditioned horses 1.3 Determine strategies and techniques to use for conditioning horses |
2. Assess changes to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in response to conditioning | 2.1 Arrange for blood tests to be taken and analysed for indicators of fitness and response to training, in consultation with veterinary experts 2.2 Use heart rate monitors or stethoscopes, using safe horse handling techniques, to evaluate horse fitness and response to training 2.3 Monitor and record heart rate pre- and post-exercise to determine the impact of exercise and competition, and to track changes in fitness 2.4 Measure and record respiratory rates following exercise to evaluate the impact of exercise and track changes in fitness 2.5 Investigate training and conditioning techniques to improve lung function and gas exchange efficiency, and apply where appropriate |
3. Monitor and evaluate physiological outcomes of conditioning and exercise programs | 3.1 Determine and document conditioning and fitness goals 3.2 Monitor and adapt program on a regular basis to ensure short- and long-term goals are achieved 3.3 Develop and implement a training and conditioning program to achieve required physiological adaptations 3.4 Identify and manage exercise-related illness and injury |
4. Evaluate contribution of feed sources on energy production in exercising horses | 4.1 Evaluate nutrient sources for their potential contribution to the energy needs of the horse relative to exercise regime, intensity and duration 4.2 Evaluate nutritional supplements suitable for inclusion in the diet of horses undergoing a fitness program |
5. Manage fatigue in horses | 5.1 Identify causes of fatigue in exercising horses and develop measures to prevent or manage fatigue during training and competition 5.2 Identify the signs and effects of fatigue, and develop measures to minimise harm to the horse |
6. Monitor and manage thermoregulation efficiency in exercising horses | 6.1 Develop and implement strategies to prevent over-heating during the training and competition schedule 6.2 Identify the signs of over-heating in horses and take appropriate and rapid measures to provide relief 6.3 Ensure that horses are kept appropriately hydrated during exercise, travel and competition 6.4 Identify the signs of dehydration in horses and take appropriate and rapid measures to provide relief |
7. Manage spelling and resumption of work in performance horses | 7.1 Incorporate planned periods of rest into the design of training and competition schedules 7.2 Arrange rest or spelling periods to minimise loss of fitness 7.3 Develop and implement strategies to manage the transition from work to spelling 7.4 Monitor the health and welfare of horses being spelled |