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 AHCLSK408A, 'Pregnancy test animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Pregnancy test animals' 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 pregnancy diagnosis procedures | 1.1. Pregnancy testing preparations including the preparation of relevant documentation are completed according to organisation requirements and procedures. 1.2. Animals are mustered, yarded and safely restrained in line with organisation policy. 1.3. Animals to be tested are drafted according to breeding or management program requirements. 1.4. Physical and human resources for pregnancy testing are assembled according to organisation policy. |
2. Arrange support for pregnancy testing procedures | 2.1. Pregnancy testing supplies and equipment are assembled for the pregnancy testers use. 2.2. Individual animals are separated and restrained for veterinary treatment or examination. 2.3. All handling and testing of animals is undertaken with strict adherence to the Code of Animal Welfare. 2.4. Records of pregnancy testing operations are completed in line with established procedures and outcomes reported to management as required. |
3. Carry out manual pregnancy diagnosis procedures | 3.1. Individual animals are humanely restrained for testing and individual breeding records checked. 3.2. Personal protective equipment, including appropriate hand protection, is fitted and used according to organisation policy. 3.3. While working with animals, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented. 3.4. Rectal area of animal is cleaned as required prior to examination. 3.5. Rectal examination/palpation is humanely carried out to establish pregnancy or non-pregnancy from a range of key indicators. 3.6. Strict hygiene procedures are implemented between individual animals in line with organisation and industry requirements. 3.7. Records are kept and non pregnant animals identified according to organisation requirements. 3.8. Other indicators of animal health are observed and noted for input to herd health management. |
4. Carry out post pregnancy testing clean up procedure | 4.1. Animals diagnosed as pregnant or not pregnant are accurately identified according to the requirements of the organisation. 4.2. All animals are consigned to their destination or returned to paddocks/pens in line with organisation needs. 4.3. Debris and veterinary medicine containers from pregnancy testing operations are disposed of in full consideration of environmental considerations and controls. 4.4. Regular monitoring of animals post testing is carried out to ensure that no evidence of physical damage or injury is evident. |