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 AHCSHG209, 'Support alpaca shearing operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Support alpaca shearing operations' 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. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for alpaca shearing support activities | 1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment from provided lists or a supervisor’s instructions 1.2 Check materials, tools and equipment and report to supervisor if there are insufficient available or faults 1.3 Identify potential and existing hazards in the workplace and report to the supervisor 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment |
2. Carry out alpaca shearing support duties | 2.1 Follow supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification when necessary 2.2 Handle, pen and work around alpacas in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner, using correct manual handling techniques and in accordance to enterprise and work health and safety guidelines and animal welfare policies 2.3 Interact with others in a positive and professional manner 2.4 Report problems or difficulties that may impact on completion of work to the required standards or achievement of timelines and take remedial action as directed 2.5 Observe site quarantine and other biosecurity protocols 2.6 Store waste material produced during alpaca shearing in a designated area 2.7 Keep own work area clean and tidy while working and provide assistance as instructed to keep the general work area clean and tidy 2.8 Monitor weather conditions post-shearing for risk of exposure for shorn animals |
3. Clean up on completion of alpaca shearing | 3.1 Return materials to store or dispose of according to supervisor’s instructions 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 3.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor, seek feedback on performance and note any required improvements for future action 3.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies |