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 AHCPMG304, 'Use firearms to humanely destroy animals'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Use firearms to humanely destroy 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan for the shooting job | 1.1 Map location and boundaries for the shoot in accordance with the pest management plan and monitoring program 1.2 Confirm location of habitats, habits and range of movement of target animal 1.3 Determine timing of the shoot based on the activity patterns of the target animal and estimate time required to complete the shoot 1.4 Identify hazards associated with the shoot 1.5 Identify environmental and personal and public safety risks associated with the shoot 1.6 Identify and use suitable personal protective equipment and warning signs required for the job |
2. Prepare for the shooting job | 2.1 Confirm anatomy and physical features identifying location of vulnerable organs of target animal 2.2 Take precautions to minimise hazards and environmental risks associated with the shoot 2.3 Select vehicles, equipment and materials intended for use and check for serviceability 2.4 Check firearm licences and permits are applicable to purpose and obtain new license/permit if necessary 2.5 Select firearm and ammunition types to comply with those recommended for the target animal 2.6 Check firearms, ammunition, and stowage for transportation meets licensing requirements 2.7 Check and prepare firearm and ammunition 2.8 Zero and test fire firearm 2.9 Stow firearm for transport making sure it is unloaded and in a safe mode |
3. Shoot animals | 3.1 Carry firearm safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times 3.2 Load, discharge and unload firearm safely 3.3 Aim firearm at vulnerable site, on the target animal and kill using a single shot 3.4 Check each target animal to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal where possible 3.5 Destroy target animals that have not been killed cleanly in a humane manner 3.6 Handle carcases that are required for research or commercial use carefully and in a way to minimise personal health and safety and biosecurity risks 3.7 Dispose of animal carcases that are not required for research or other purposes according to enterprise procedures to minimise biosecurity or public safety and health risks |
4. Clean and store equipment and material | 4.1 Clean and store carcases for research or commercial use 4.2 Clean and store equipment and materials 4.3 Clean, maintain and store firearms 4.4 Store ammunition safely 4.5 Report or record job completion |