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 AHCLSK329A, '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 |
1. Prepare for calving | 1.1. Condition and health status of cow is assessed and monitored prior to birthing. 1.2. Birthing equipment, resources and materials are checked and prepared for use. 1.3. Cows at risk of calving difficulty (especially first calf heifers) are grazed in an area where intervention can be carried out with as little disruption as possible. 1.4. Hazards in assisting with calving are identified and safe work practices followed. 1.5. Mating records are checked and anticipated calving date is confirmed. |
2. Observe the calving | 2.1. Cows are monitored for signs of approaching parturition and throughout calving. 2.2. Signs of calf malpresentation or dystocia are noted from the rate of progress in giving birth and the initial orientation of the feet and head. |
3. Support calving | 3.1. Calving cows are handled calmly and put in a secure environment. 3.2. Hygiene procedures are implemented to ensure that any calving equipment entering the birth canal is clean. 3.3. The orientation and size of the foetus relative to the pelvis is estimated through manual palpation. 3.4. The possibility of twins is checked and the position of the lead foetus adjusted where required. 3.5. A malpresentation is physically manipulated into the correct position where required. 3.6. Calving ropes/chains are placed on the calf above the front fetlocks and appropriate calf pulling equipment is applied in the case of dystocia, without causing undue harm to the female. 3.7. Specialist support is brought in if normal assistance procedures are not adequate to assist the calving. |
4. Carry out monitoring after calf has been born | 4.1. Cow is allowed to rest and encouraged to lick the calf as an initial bonding. 4.2. Calves that have been assisted are checked for clear airways. 4.3. The placenta is left for the cow to ingest after calving. 4.4. Cows with retained placentas or other abnormalities are treated and recorded. 4.5. The calving environment, facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and operational state and faults are reported or fixed. 4.6. Record of calving is kept. |