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 SISOEQO305A, 'Ride horses in tracked areas'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Ride horses in tracked areas' 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 of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Plan for the riding activity. | 1.1. Identify possible hazards and risks associated with the ride according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.2. Access and confirm intended route and become familiar with route environment for the intended ride according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.3. Prepare and pack navigation equipment and other safety resources according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and ascertain possible impact on the ride. |
2. Select and prepare horse and equipment. | 2.1. Assess and select horse for safety and suitability for the ride according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Select suitable riding equipment after consideration of contextual issues, and check that it is in good working condition according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Plan and pack personal equipment and food and water resources for the duration of the ride. 2.4. Catch and lead horse tether, and tack up in a safe and appropriate manner. 2.5. Fit and correctly adjust tack and personal equipment, suitable for the rider and horse. |
3. Demonstrate horse riding skills in a trail ride situation. | 3.1. Mount and dismount in a safe manner in an open trail ride environment without assistance according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Adopt appropriate posture for horse riding and handle the horse in a safe and effective manner. 3.3. Establish and maintain an appropriate rhythm and pace. 3.4. Negotiate obstacles safely according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.5. Negotiate ascending and descending inclines safely. 3.6. Demonstrate appropriate navigation skills to follow planned route. 3.7. Apply minimum impact procedures according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
4. Evaluate the ride. | 4.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the ride. 4.2. Identify improvements for future rides. 4.3. Review own performance and identify potential improvements. |