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 AHCWOL313, 'Class alpaca fleece'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Class alpaca fleece' 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 for classing of alpaca fleece | 1.1 Arrange equipment, facilities and layout of shed according to predetermined classing strategy for efficient fleece flow, quality management and pressing 1.2 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment and clothing 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 1.4 Apply site quarantine/biosecurity protocols and follow hygiene requirements and monitor as required by owner or manager instructions 1.5 Place bins and containers appropriately and ensure they are clearly labelled according to classing strategy and quality management system requirements |
2. Carry out classing of alpaca fleece | 2.1 Apply safe work practices at all times and use available safety equipment 2.2 Follow enterprise animal welfare policies 2.3 Handle and skirt fleece to standards outlined in classing strategy 2.4 Check fleece to ensure freedom from contamination and stain 2.5 Check fleece to ensure adequate and optimum skirting 2.6 Keep different classes of fleece separate as required 2.7 Appraise fleece for its characteristics 2.8 Identify fleece of higher and lower market value and make lines that maximise return to fleece owner 2.9 Class fleece to Alpaca Fleece Classing Code of Practice or as required by alternative selling methods 2.10 Record data about fleece |
3. Dispose of fleece and report on wet fleece | 3.1 Place fleece in correct bins ready for pressing and ensure that cross-contamination does not occur 3.2 Identify wet fleece as required by classing strategy and report |
4. Follow up classing outcomes | 4.1 Seek feedback on classing outcomes and compliance with industry standards from owner or processor and note any required improvements for future action 4.2 Take action to ensure awareness of changes in classing techniques, standards, and processor and market requirements |