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 AHCHBR402A, 'Supervise raising young horses'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Supervise raising young 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. Monitor foal development | 1.1. Regular observations are taken to assess foal health and development according to the requirements of the organisation. 1.2. Symptoms of ill health, common diseases and developmental disorders are recognised, reported and acted upon. 1.3. Foal health and growth rate is recorded in accordance with enterprise requirements. 1.4. Vaccination is carried out under instruction as required according to organisation procedures or by a veterinarian. 1.5. Occupational health and safety hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented. |
2. Assess young horse conformation and correct where possible | 2.1. Conformation of foal is assessed using standard conformation terminology. 2.2. Corrective action plan is developed and implemented at foal stage to address treatable undesirable conformation. |
3. Meet the dietary requirements of young horses | 3.1. Mares and foals are monitored to ensure adequate nutrition for the mare and milk supply for the foal. 3.2. Foals are weaned onto suitable pasture and supplemented with appropriate feeds if required. 3.3. Feed requirements of growing horses are met, with excessive protein and mineral deficiencies being avoided. 3.4. Feeding plans for yearlings allow growth and development for sale or growing on. |
4. Supervise the handling and education of young horses | 4.1. Young horses are kept in paddocks and facilities that minimise the risk of injury and blemishes. 4.2. Young horses are handled from foals to be able to be led and tied up. 4.3. Young horses are provided with the social support of other young horses or foster mares to help them settle and adapt from weaning. 4.4. Weanlings and yearlings are taught to parade for sale. |