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 SISOEQO410A, 'Guide overnight horse trail rides 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 'Guide overnight horse trail rides 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 |
1. Plan an overnight horse trail ride. | 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics and assist with participant's disclaimer where required 1.2. Select trail ride route suitable for participants and identify rest stops to minimise impact on the terrain and other trail users according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.3. Assess the capacity to acquire additional or new horses, as required according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Identify hazards associated with the ride and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants. 1.5. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan. 1.6. Determine food and water requirements for participants according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the activity. 1.7. Develop and document a plan for the ride, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures, to meet participants' needs. 1.8. Identify and plan for the care requirements of horses according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.9. Obtain permits as required and inform appropriate authorities of route and anticipated duration before commencing the ride. |
2. Select equipment for the ride. | 2.1. Select horses of suitable size and temperament to suit individual rider's needs, abilities and attitude. 2.2. Select and organise equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Select and pack first aid supplies for horse and rider. 2.4. Perform and document appropriate safety checks suitable for the ride, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.5. Adjust and fit equipment to ensure personal comfort. 2.6. Pack saddle bags to ensure they are balanced and comfortable for the horse. |
3. Brief participants. | 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the ride in a manner suitable to the participants. 3.2. Demonstrate correct horse handling and riding techniques. 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during the ride. 3.4. Outline safety procedures and safe areas and or boundaries for the ride. 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the ride. |
4. Lead an overnight ride. | 4.1. Provide clear and concise direction and advice to group during the ride. 4.2. Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided. 4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback. 4.4. Implement appropriate modifications to the ride in regard to all variable factors that are monitored. 4.5. Respond to emergency or non routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures. |
5. Select and maintain a temporary overnight site | 5.1. Assess and select suitable sites to minimise impact on the local environment 5.2. Explain relevant minimum impact practices to group and monitor their compliance 5.3. Arrange shelter appropriate for prevailing weather conditions 5.4. Check condition and health of horses at completion of the day's ride and manage problems that arise from wear or injury according to organisational policies and procedures 5.5. Monitor the security and safety of horses through the night. 5.6. Return site to an equal or greater standard on departure according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures |
6. Complete post trip responsibilities. | 6.1. Notify relevant authority of ride completion 6.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures 6.3. Check and deal with injuries or wear to horses according to organisational policies and procedures 6.4. Evaluate relevant aspects of riding activity. 6.5. Identify potential areas of improvement for future overnight trail horse riding activities 6.6. Review own performance and identify potential improvements. |