Move and handle pigs

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 AHCPRK203A, 'Move and handle pigs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Move and handle pigs' 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. Control and direct pigs

1.1. Pigs are moved and handled with minimum force, applying the principles and practices of animal welfare and according to industry practice.

1.2. Positive behaviours of pigs are maximised in the movement of stock and the mental and physical well being of pigs considered.

1.3. Pigs are monitored continually for behaviour and condition as they are handled.

1.4. Pigs are moved with confidence, safely and with minimal stress, either singly or in groups.

1.5. Pigs are moved and handled in such a way as to avoid injury to the handler.

2. Restrain pigs

2.1. Industry accepted restraints are used to safely and securely restrain pigs as required.

2.2. Restraint procedures are carried out with minimal stress and discomfort to the animal, and within the relevant code of welfare and establishment practice.

3. Weigh/condition score pigs

3.1. Pigs are weighed accurately on an individual and on a group basis.

3.2. Condition score of individual pigs is accurately estimated to industry standards.

3.3. Weights/condition scores of pigs are recorded accurately and clearly on an individual and group basis.

3.4. Pigs are identified by reading ear tag, ear notch or pen number.