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 ACMCAS403, 'Design, construct and maintain aquascapes'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Design, construct and maintain aquascapes' 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
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify client needs | 1.1 Discuss types of aquaria and proposed species to be housed with client 1.2 Identify location and climatic conditions affecting design 1.3 Confirm special installation and maintenance requirements with client 1.4 Advise client on suitability of species and location |
2. Prepare aquascape design | 2.1 Select appropriate heating, lighting and filtration according to design parameters 2.2 Select plants, features and substrate materials according to design parameters |
3. Establish aquascape | 3.1 Select and use tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job, including personal protective equipment and WHS requirements 3.2 Establish substrate using appropriate materials 3.3 Install and secure aquascape features and plants 3.4 Conduct installation, testing and commissioning of lighting, heating and filtration systems according to manufactures requirements 3.5 Discuss ongoing maintenance requirements with client in preparation for handover 3.6 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste from construction and installation according to workplace and environmental requirements 3.7 Clean worksite, tools and equipment and return to operating order and store according to WHS and workplace requirements |
4. Maintain aquascapes | 4.1 Conduct water sampling and testing according to species type and environmental requirements 4.2 Prove isolation of electrical equipment prior to maintenance using appropriate techniques, procedures and equipment 4.3 Carry out service and repairs according to manufactures specifications and workplace requirements 4.4 Monitor and report on health of aquaria and plants 4.5 Identify complex faults and refer for specialist advice and remedial action according to workplace requirements 4.6 Maintain accurate records according to workplace policies and procedures |