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 AHCBAC302A, 'Establish pastures and crops for livestock production'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Establish pastures and crops for livestock production' 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 for pasture and crop establishment | 1.1. Pasture and crop establishment program is sourced to meet production requirements and enterprise objectives. 1.2. Pre-treatment (including inoculation) of seed is carried out prior to sowing where required. 1.3. Sowing methods are selected appropriate to pasture species to maximise pasture survival. 1.4. Fertilisers are applied according to crop/pasture needs and enterprise requirements. 1.5. Machinery and equipment are selected for soils of property and operated according to manufacturer's instructions, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements. |
2. Implement pasture and crop establishment program | 2.1. Machinery and equipment is prepared for sowing. 2.2. Seeding and fertilising equipment is calibrated for correct rate and placement. 2.3. Pasture and crop is sown for even germination and growth. 2.4. Fertilisers and pesticides are applied at correct rate and stage of growth. |
3. Manage fodder production | 3.1. Livestock are used to control stubble and fallow weeds as part of an integrated pest management program. 3.2. Grazing program ensures high production levels and sound pasture regrowth. 3.3. Grazing of crops and pastures is carefully controlled during pasture and crop establishment. 3.4. Grazing is managed to minimise damage to soil structure and to prevent erosion according to sustainable land management practices. |