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 AHCPLY305A, 'Beak trim chickens'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Beak trim chickens' 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 to beak trim birds | 1.1. Entry biosecurity procedures, as specified by the farm and beak trimming team, are followed. 1.2. Beak trimming instructions are sought and confirmed with farm or team management. 1.3. Discussions are held with other workers to ensure smooth operation of the beak trimming process. 1.4. Equipment and tools - including personal protective equipment - suitable for beak trimming are selected, checked, and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 1.5. Equipment is set up according to the age of bird stock to be trimmed and bird behaviour. 1.6. Safety hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented. 1.7. A clean and safe area is prepared for trimming. |
2. Carryout trimming of beaks | 2.1. Birds are handled according to relevant codes of practice to facilitate accurate beak trimming. 2.2. Beak shape, length and hardness are assessed regularly. 2.3. Birds are beak trimmed according to work procedures. 2.4. Industry standards for accuracy are achieved. 2.5. Length of beak trimmed is in accordance with industry guidelines. 2.6. Birds with bleeding beaks are re-cauterised. 2.7. Bird welfare is assessed regularly. 2.8. Birds are culled according to instructions. |
3. Complete beak trimming procedure | 3.1. The welfare of beak-trimmed birds is checked and adjustments made where necessary. 3.2. Upper beak length is measured on samples of 100 birds. 3.3. Relevant information is recorded and reported according to farm and team requirements. 3.4. Exit biosecurity procedures are completed in line with farm and team procedures. 3.5. Equipment and tools are cleaned, sanitised and maintained according to team procedures. |