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 ACMVET203, 'Assist with surgery preparation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with surgery preparation' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare animal for surgery under direction | 1.1 Confirm patient intakes and pre-operative procedures have been carried out 1.2 Follow practice procedures and WHS requirements related to theatre procedures 1.3 Assist with pre-operative animal preparation including minimising risks to self, others and the animal 1.4 Transfer patient to theatre 1.5 Provide relevant patient records to the veterinarian |
2. Prepare theatre or surgical operating area for use under direction of supervisor | 2.1 Clean and disinfect operating table, required equipment and environs 2.2 Transfer surgical packs and equipment selected by surgical supervisor to the operating area ensuring sterility is maintained 2.3 Assist other theatre staff with gloving and gowning according to aseptic techniques 2.4 Open surgical packs and equipment according to aseptic techniques |
3. Provide pre- and post-operative patient care | 3.1 Clean patient post-surgery 3.2 Transfer patient to recovery area 3.3 Record vital signs observations as instructed by veterinarian 3.4 Recognise and report signs of pain |
4. Clean theatre equipment in line with practice policies | 4.1 Clean and disinfect theatre equipment and surrounds 4.2 Clean, maintain and sterilise surgical equipment 4.3 Clean, remove, prepare and sterilise theatre linen 4.4 Store equipment, surgical instruments and gowns after use |