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 AHCHBR302A, 'Carry out basic hoof care procedures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out basic hoof care procedures' 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 to perform hoof care on horses | 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program, where necessary, and confirmed with management. 1.2. Organisation requirements for the care and handling of horses within the guidelines of animal health and welfare are recognised and understood. 1.3. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the process. 1.4. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary. 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained. |
2. Provide hoof care to horse | 2.1. Basic farriery tools are selected for appropriate use. 2.2. Horses feet are picked up and hooves picked and cleaned according to set leg routines. 2.3. Legs are held and the hoof presented to allow treatment to be carried out efficiently and safely. 2.4. Basic hoof care (including routine trimming) is provided according to organisation guidelines and procedures. 2.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified while handling horses, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented. |
3. Replace dislodged and loose shoes | 3.1. Loose shoe is removed and straightened if required. 3.2. Loose shoes are tightened by re-nailing or application of extra nails. 3.3. Cast shoe is reapplied taking care to avoid injury to the animal and all nails are clinched. 3.4. Farrier assistance is called where corrective trimming or shoe shaping is required. |
4. Complete maintenance and administration | 4.1. Equipment is cleaned in according to manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations. 4.2. Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored according to with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations. 4.3. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations are disposed of safely and appropriately. 4.4. All required documentation recorded accurately and promptly according to organisational requirements. |