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 AHCLSK205A, 'Handle livestock using basic techniques'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Handle livestock using basic techniques' 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 for handling livestock | 1.1. Livestock handling areas, gates and access routes are identified, prepared and maintained according to enterprise requirements. 1.2. Livestock are located and identified for handling according to supervisor's instructions. 1.3. Behavioural characteristics of livestock are observed, anticipated and appropriate handling methods selected. 1.4. Handling equipment is selected, checked for soundness and prepared for use according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions. 1.5. Hazards in the workplace are recognised and safety concerns reported. |
2. Handle livestock | 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 2.2. Procedures to control, draft and sort livestock are conducted with due care according to OHS and animal welfare requirements. 2.3. Restraint procedures are carried out safely and with minimum stress and discomfort to livestock according to OHS and animal welfare requirements. 2.4. Livestock behaviour is continually monitored and anticipated during moving and drafting processes to ensure wellbeing of livestock and safety of handlers. 2.5. Livestock count is conducted and recorded according to enterprise requirements. 2.6. Environmental implications associated with livestock production are recognised and reported to the supervisor. |
3. Complete handling procedure | 3.1. Livestock handling operations are completed as instructed, and gates and access routes prepared for livestock departure according to enterprise requirements. 3.2. Handling areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained and surplus materials stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 3.3. Handling area maintenance requirements and equipment faults or malfunctions are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements. 3.4. Livestock residues and waste are disposed of according to OHS and enterprise environmental practices. 3.5. Relevant information is recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements. |