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 AHCHBR204A, 'Assist with mating procedures and parturition of horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with mating procedures and parturition of 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare mares for teasing and mating | 1.1. Mares displaying signs of oestrus in the paddock are identified and advice provided to supervisor. 1.2. Mares are mustered safely and quietly from paddock to teasing yards using appropriate handling procedures. 1.3. Mares are handled for teasing using appropriate handling procedures. 1.4. Mare is restrained using appropriate restraining methods 1.5. Mare's reaction to the teaser is noted and reported to supervisor. 1.6. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained. 1.7. Natural mating or artificial insemination procedures are implemented. 1.8. Mares are returned to foals and settled after mating or AI. |
2. Handle mares for routine veterinary reproductive procedures | 2.1. Mares are led into crush, ensuring safety and wellbeing of both mare and foal, if present. 2.2. Mare and foal are handled to ensure both are settled and safe. 2.3. An appropriate restraint method in the crush is used. 2.4. Assistance is provided to the veterinarian to prepare for examination of the mare when necessary. |
3. Care for and handle in-foal wet and dry mare | 3.1. External genitalia and udder of mares are examined using correct procedure. 3.2. In-foal mares are examined for general health and wellbeing and possible signs of abortion. 3.3. Mares close to foaling are identified and advice provided to supervisor. 3.4. Mares with foals at foot and the foal are examined for general health and wellbeing. |
4. Assist with foaling down mares | 4.1. Observe for signs of impending parturition in the mare. 4.2. Ensure foaling mares are in a secure place where they can be observed and assisted if required. 4.3. Report variations to the normal foaling pattern that may suggest difficulties. 4.4. Observe that the newborn foal is able to stand and then treat the broken umbilical cord. 4.5. Observe the condition of the mare including the expulsion of the placenta and mothering behaviour. |