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 AHCLSK418A, 'Escort livestock during export'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Escort livestock during export' 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. Carry out administration requirements | 1.1 Details of the livestock to be exported are obtained from, and clarified with, the exporter or producer 1.2 Effective communication links are established between all parties to the consignment and any relevant organisations or agencies 1.3 Specific details of the vessel/plane are investigated and verified to attain efficiencies in loading and transit operations 1.4 Required certification, permit and invoicing arrangements are completed according to exporter requirements and relevant legislation 1.5 Nutritional and veterinary requirements are estimated and required quantities are ordered according to exporter directions, established industry standards and load specifications |
2. Prepare for livestock to be loaded | 2.1 Workplace health and safety policies and procedures are recognised, including selection of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2.2 Communication lines with all shipboard personnel for the voyage are understood 2.3 Exporter instructions are reviewed according to loading criteria 2.4 Appropriate infrastructure for loading is identified 2.5 Basic risk analysis is performed for loading and any preventative action recommended 2.6 Appropriate on-board loading resources including personnel requirements are identified 2.7 On-board equipment, including the veterinary kit and euthanasia equipment, is checked and deemed satisfactory |
3. Load and transport accompany livestock | 3.1 Workplace health and safety policies and procedures are observed and followed in line with regulatory and exporter requirements 3.2 Prepared livestock are loaded and secured safely and humanely according to animal welfare, workplace health and safety (WHS), and exporter requirements 3.3 Loading densities and conditions are checked and verified in accordance with the loading plan, government regulations and exporter specifications 3.4 Water and feed provision to livestock is monitored and recorded, and any abnormalities or variance from feed budgets are reported to the appropriate party 3.5 Regular observation of all livestock is carried out to ensure timely and appropriate responses to changes in condition, feed and water intake, or incidence of disease 3.6 Injured or diseased livestock are humanely dealt with according to exporter policy, relevant health and environmental considerations, and in consideration of customer requirements 3.7 Reports are completed according to exporter and shipping company policy and in accurate observation of shipping conditions |
4. Complete post-shipment procedure | 4.1 Unloading strategies including timing, health checks and documentation are established in consultation with the carriers Chief Officer or Master 4.2 Pen cleaning and other established pre-unloading procedures are completed prior to entering port 4.3 Animals are unloaded safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities in line with manufacturer's specifications 4.4 Specific animal requirements at unloading are identified and supplies are obtained to meet consignment needs 4.5 End of voyage reports and required documentation are completed according to exporter requirements, shipping company policy, government legislation, and customer requirements 4.6 Post-transport checks are undertaken according to exporter and customer requirements, and shipping company policy |