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 AHCLSK303, 'Carry out feedlot operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out feedlot operations' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work with livestock feed | 1.1 Check work to be undertaken from work program and confirm with supervisor where necessary. 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and apply suitable control measures 1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 1.4 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken 1.5 Identify environmental impacts of undertaking work, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action |
2. Mix feed | 2.1 Calibrate scales and containers to be used for measurements 2.2 Identify ingredients from instructions and obtain from storage locations 2.3 Measure ingredients in the specified ratios and quantities 2.4 Blend ingredients adequately and hygienically in the manner specified using appropriate equipment 2.5 Carry out grinding, where required, in the manner specified and using appropriate equipment |
3. Feed livestock | 3.1 Store feed appropriately 3.2 Check the physical quality, quantity and type of feed on their arrival to the shed 3.3 Feed livestock at scheduled time, rate and frequency 3.4 Maintain quality and hygiene of feed throughout the feeding process |
4. Apply and maintain feedlot hygiene and biosecurity procedures | 4.1 Examine livestock entering feedlot, check their documentation and quarantine them for specified period 4.2 Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by selecting and using appropriate cleaning methods 4.3 Maintain thorough personal hygiene practices in all activities associated with handling livestock, including reducing risks from diseases transmissible to humans (zoonotic diseases) 4.4 Dismantle and clean equipment and fittings and replace correctly 4.5 Place and dispose of waste and debris in allocated areas, and ensure run-off is managed according to the Feedlot Code of Practice, environmental legislation and public health standards 4.6 Check and sign in visitors to feedlot according to enterprise and industry procedures |