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 AHCLSK335, 'Conduct dropped ovary technique procedures for spaying cattle'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct dropped ovary technique procedures for spaying cattle' 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. Conduct pre-DOT evaluations | 1.1 Identify and comply with relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations, codes of practice and animal welfare standards and guidelines 1.2 Discuss alternatives to ovariectomy (spaying) with cattle manager and carefully consider them prior to undertaking DOT procedure 1.3 Confirm pre-operative evaluation of cattle submitted for ovary dropping with cattle manager 1.4 Identify and discuss risks associated with DOT procedure with cattle manager |
2. Prepare for DOT operations | 2.1 Monitor weather conditions to determine optimal conditions for operation 2.2 Select time of day for operation to minimise animal stress 2.3 Engage adequate numbers of skilled workers 2.4 Select appropriate holding yards, forcing yards, race and settling yards 2.5 Follow low-stress stock mustering, movement and handling procedures 2.6 Allow cattle to settle and cool after yarding |
3. Select, maintain and use appropriate equipment | 3.1 Ensure all equipment is well-maintained and in a clean and hygienic condition to reduce the risk of infection and cross-infection 3.2 Ensure cattle crush used for procedure is maintained in good working order and operated to ensure minimal risk to the operator and animal, especially when loading and unloading 3.3 Prepare wash-down, soaking and disinfecting containers and position ready for use 3.4 Prepare disinfectant solution in accordance with the label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) directions 3.5 Sharpen ovariotome regularly and disinfect before use and between each procedure 3.6 Clean and disinfect all equipment at the end of operations and store appropriately to minimise contamination |
4. Conduct DOT procedures | 4.1 Conduct all procedures in accordance with animal welfare requirements, biosecurity requirements and work health and safety standards 4.2 Maintain a high standard of hygiene throughout the procedures in relation to facilities, hands, handling and equipment 4.3 Handle cattle quietly in the holding yards, forcing yards and race so that they are relatively calm when they reach the crush 4.4 Identify common DOT procedural impediments and plan remedial actions 4.5 Provide pain management in accordance with legislative requirements 4.6 Perform DOT procedures in accordance with industry best practice standards and processing rates 4.7 Apply identification earmarks or ear tags to cattle upon completion of procedures, in accordance with relevant State/Territory legislative requirements 4.8 Release and allow ovariectomised animals to settle on to feed and water in the settling yards for several hours, before moving them quietly to pasture |
5. Carry out post DOT procedures | 5.1 Record the identity of the cattle and date of the procedure, with details of significant observations where required 5.2 Inspect cattle regularly and with minimal disturbance for signs of post-operative complications during the healing process and take appropriate action where required |