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 AHCLSK304, 'Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out post-mortem examination 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to conduct post-mortem / necropsy | 1.1 Select site for post-mortem, ensuring compliance with biosecurity and environmental requirements 1.2 Prepare the site to be used for the post-mortem 1.3 Obtain and collate all relevant preliminary information about the carcass to be examined 1.4 Identify work health and safety and biosecurity hazards, assess risks and take appropriate action 1.5 Select and use personal protective equipment 1.6 Obtain and prepare required equipment and resources 1.7 Move the animal to be examined to the post mortem area using appropriate manual lifting techniques and equipment 1.8 Seek expert assistance if required |
2. Carry out post-mortem examination | 2.1 Carry out external assessment and note outward signs of disease or injury 2.2 Seek expert advice and assistance before proceeding where unusual symptoms are present 2.3 Perform post mortem of the carcass in a systematic and safe manner using appropriate techniques and equipment, without causing artificial damage to organs and tissues 2.4 Examine organs, tissues and joints 2.5 Take samples of organs and tissues where appropriate, and place in properly labelled containers to meet laboratory requirements 2.6 Record relevant data and details of the post mortem examination and suggest the cause of death where possible |
3. Carry out post necropsy procedures | 3.1 Dispose of carcass and biological materials using appropriate equipment and comply with biosecurity and environment al requirements, and national and local regulations for carcass disposal 3.2 Send labelled and packaged samples to the laboratory for analysis and comply with regulations for sending biological samples by post 3.3 Collate all information about the livestock examined and the records made during the post-mortem, and forward to supervisor or veterinarian for analysis and establishing a diagnosis 3.4 Clean and disinfect all equipment used and store appropriately 3.5 Clean and disinfect site used for the post-mortem 3.6 Disinfect disposable personal protective equipment before disposing them 3.7 Wash hands and exposed body areas thoroughly 3.8 Change clothing and place in appropriate bin for laundering and disinfect boots |