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 SFISTOR204A, 'Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport' 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 transport container and equipment | 1.1. Workplace is cleaned before commencement. 1.2. Transport container and other equipment are collected and checked for serviceability. 1.3. Sub-standard equipment is repaired, discarded or replaced. 1.4. Packaging materials and water, if required, are prepared. 1.5. Transport container complies with transport requirements or regulations. 1.6. Transport water or substrate is added to appropriate quality and quantity. |
2. Prepare and treat stock for dispatch | 2.1. Stock is checked against order specifications. 2.2. Stock is visually inspected for any signs of damage, defects and parasites, and suitability for live transport and defective stock identified, set aside and supervisor notified. 2.3. Accepted stock is weighed or counted and data recorded. 2.4. Stock is prepared for transport in preparation container. 2.5. Stock behaviour is observed, stress lowered and abnormalities reported to supervisor. |
3. Pack stock | 3.1. Stock is introduced into transport container in a way to minimise stress. 3.2. Water quality or environmental conditions and stock condition are monitored and adjusted according to species requirements during transport. 3.3. Amount of water or substrate is adjusted to required level. 3.4. Air is expelled and oxygen added to required level or air holes are checked. 3.5. Cooling or heating is applied, if required. 3.6. Anaesthetics and water conditioner are added, if required. |
4. Dispatch stock | 4.1. Checks are made on equipment, water quality factors or environmental conditions to ensure that stock will remain alive until received by customer. 4.2. Transport container is sealed and outside of container labelled ensuring that original identification of the product can be easily established. 4.3. Containers are taken to loading bay for dispatch, and checks made to ensure all back-up equipment and adequate spares are available during transport. |
5. Complete post-packing tasks | 5.1. Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment is supervised, and condition report prepared. 5.2. Relevant packing data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records are checked. 5.3. Non-compliances are conveyed to supervisor. 5.4. Feedback is sought on effectiveness of the packing activities. |