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 AHCLSK202A, 'Care for health and welfare of livestock'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Care for health and welfare of livestock' 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 and assess livestock health and welfare | 1.1. Regular checks are taken to assess livestock health and welfare according to the requirements of the organisation. 1.2. Symptoms of ill health and common diseases, disorders or parasite infestations are recognised and reported. 1.3. Livestock are handled calmly and according to enterprise procedures. |
2. Implement livestock health and welfare procedures | 2.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised and safety issues reported according to enterprise requirements. 2.2. Quarantine and biosecurity procedures are maintained as instructed to minimise the risks of disease introduction. 2.3. Thorough personal hygiene practices are maintained in all activities associated with handling livestock, including reducing risks from diseases transmissible to humans. 2.4. Sick or dead livestock are safely treated and humanely destroyed, if necessary. 2.5. Environmental implications associated with livestock husbandry practices are identified, assessed and relevant measures implemented. |
3. Administer drenches, vaccines and prescribed medicines to livestock | 3.1. Livestock treatment site and facilities are prepared to industry standards in line with enterprise requirements. 3.2. Livestock treatments are prepared and confirmed against work plan in line with manufacturer's specifications and work plan. 3.3. Livestock are mustered safely, yarded, controlled, inspected and identified for treatment in line with enterprise requirements. 3.4. Safe workplace practices with regard to livestock handling are observed and implemented in line with OHS and enterprise requirements. 3.5. Treatment is administered in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, enterprise and animal welfare legislative requirements. |
4. Prepare, maintain and store animal health equipment | 4.1. Equipment and materials for treating livestock are checked for safe and sound operation and confirmed against work plan. 4.2. Syringes, needles and other veterinary medicine containers are placed in allocated disposal containers, with tips removed from needles prior to disposal. 4.3. Equipment, materials and facilities used for treatments are cleaned, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements. 4.4. Livestock residues and waste are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner in line with OHS and enterprise requirements. |
5. Monitor treated livestock and maintain records | 5.1. Livestock are monitored post-treatment for signs of treatment effectiveness. 5.2. Livestock health and condition abnormalities are recognised and reported in accordance with enterprise requirements. 5.3. Disease information is reported to the manager so that prevention strategies can be planned and implemented. 5.4. Disease incidence, livestock losses, and treatments are recorded accurately according to organisation practice and relevant regulations. 5.5. All records made, kept and maintained are clear, accurate, and follow the guidelines laid down by industry and the organisation. |