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 AHCLSK304A, '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 |
1. Prepare to conduct post-mortem | 1.1. Site for post-mortem is selected, taking into account proximity to other facilities and environmental implications. 1.2. The site to be used for the post-mortem is prepared by cleaning, and by ensuring that it is located away from other livestock, and that blood and fluids will not be able to contaminate surrounding areas or facilities. 1.3. All relevant preliminary information about the animal or bird to be examined is collated or obtained. 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the procedure are identified and appropriate action is taken. 1.5. Correct clothing, equipment and resources are obtained and prepared for use 1.6. The animal to be examined is moved to the post mortem area using appropriate manual lifting techniques and/or equipment. 1.7. Expert assistance is sought if required. |
2. Carry out post-mortem examination | 2.1. External assessment is carried out and outward signs of disease or injury are noted. 2.2. Where unusual symptoms are present, expert advice and assistance is sought before proceeding. 2.3. Animal or bird is cut open without cutting stomach cavity or organs using appropriate techniques and equipment. 2.4. Organs, tissues and joints are examined. 2.5. Samples of organs and other tissues are taken where appropriate, and placed in labelled containers to meet enterprise and laboratory requirements. 2.6. Details of all features examined and the possible cause of death are recorded according to enterprise procedures. |
3. Prepare samples and maintain hygiene and biosecurity | 3.1. Carcass is disposed of using appropriate equipment according to enterprise quarantine and other procedures. 3.2. Correctly labelled and packaged samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. 3.3. All preliminary information about the animal or bird examined and the records of observations made during the post-mortem are collated and forwarded to supervisor or veterinarian for analysis and diagnosis. 3.4. All equipment used is cleaned and disinfected after use and before putting away. 3.5. Area used for the post-mortem is cleaned and, where appropriate, disinfected. 3.6. Disposable gloves are disinfected before being disposed of according to enterprise procedures 3.7. Hands are thoroughly washed. 3.8. Clothing is changed and placed in appropriate bin for laundering and boots are disinfected if appropriate. |