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 AHCLSK412, 'Arrange livestock purchases'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Arrange livestock purchases' 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. Identify purchasing opportunities | 1.1 Identify and confirm number, type and breed of livestock to be purchased 1.2 Research and review agents and sellers of livestock to determine appropriate sources 1.3 Monitor and identify sales schedules for livestock types 1.4 Research and evaluate purchasing prices to identify comparative values between sellers and agents |
2. Inspect livestock condition | 2.1 Check health status of livestock using accepted methods 2.2Obtain and verify records and documents relating to livestock histories 2.3 Assess suitability of livestock for purchasing purposes 2.4 Assess prices against livestock condition and enterprise requirements to identify appropriate purchasing values |
3. Complete documentation | 3.1 Source and complete insurance requirements for livestock 3.2 Confirm purchases at current market price levels according to estimated livestock values 3.3 Ensure accuracy of documentation details and exchange promptly with seller |
4. Organise transportation | 4.1 Identify carriers appropriate to livestock type and quantity and engage them on suitable terms 4.2 Identify work health and safety hazards associated with livestock handling and transport assess risks, and implement, risk controls in line with enterprise polices 4.3 Arrange timing and dates of transportation and delivery with transporter, vendors and agents 4.4 Assess special needs of livestock and prepare facilities to ensure timely pick up 4.5 Undertake animal health and welfare checks on arrival according to enterprise and legislative requirements 4.6 Where required quarantine animals in line with enterprise policies 4.7 Complete records associated with livestock movements |