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 AHCLSK329, 'Implement procedures for calving'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement procedures for calving' 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 for calving | 1.1 Assess and monitor condition and health status of cow prior to calving 1.2 Check calving equipment, resources and materials and prepare for use 1.3 Graze cows at risk of calving difficulty (especially first calf heifers) in an area where intervention can be carried out with as little disruption as possible 1.4 Identify hazards in assisting with calving and follow safe work practices 1.5 Check mating records and confirm anticipated calving date |
2. Observe the calving | 2.1 Monitor cows for signs of approaching parturition and throughout calving 2.2 Note signs of calf malpresentation or dystocia from the rate of progress in giving birth and the initial orientation of the feet and head |
3. Support calving | 3.1 Handle calving cows calmly and put in a secure environment 3.2 Implement hygiene procedures to ensure that any calving equipment entering the birth canal is clean 3.3 Estimate the orientation and size of the foetus relative to the pelvis through manual palpation 3.4 Check the possibility of twins and adjust position of the lead foetus where required 3.5 Manipulate a malpresentation physically into the correct position where required 3.6 Apply calving ropes/chains are placed on the calf above the front fetlocks and appropriate calf pulling equipment in the case of dystocia, without causing undue harm to the female 3.7 Bring in specialist support in if normal assistance procedures are not adequate to assist the calving 3.8 Apply enterprise animal welfare policies to livestock handling procedures |
4. Carry out monitoring after calf has been born | 4.1 Allow cow to rest and encourage cow to lick the calf as an initial bonding 4.2 Check calves that have been assisted for clear airways 4.3 Leave the placenta for the cow to ingest after calving 4.4 Treat and record cows with retained placentas or other abnormalities 4.5 Maintain the calving environment, facilities and equipment in a safe, hygienic and operational state and report or fix faults 4.6 Keep record of calving |