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 AHCBAC404A, 'Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance' 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. Determine condition of agricultural crops | 1.1. Measurement and assessment of soil moisture is undertaken to calculate soil water percentage. 1.2. Water requirements are calculated according to soil analysis data, standing crop, and forecast weather conditions. 1.3. Nutrient requirements and availability for crops are assessed and deficiencies identified. 1.4. Factors affecting crop capacity are identified. 1.5. Sustainable land management is implemented according to enterprise requirements and environmental standards. |
2. Determine pest control | 2.1. Evidence of pests and disease is assessed and integrated control measures appropriate to type and species of infestation are determined. 2.2. Areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated, are located and species identified. 2.3. Integrated control methods are selected to control pests and weeds. 2.4. Control methods are scheduled at the optimum time with minimal damage to the crop. 2.5. Severity of infestations and records of treatments are maintained to provide essential data for future management programs. |
3. Manage crop health | 3.1. Crop is planned and monitored to maintain water and nutritional requirements for optimal production. 3.2. Weed and pest levels are monitored and the control program modified as required. 3.3. Benefits from soil and plant inputs and treatments are assessed and documented for analysis in future management programs. 3.4. Cropping programs are monitored for efficiency and effectiveness, and documented for future best practice. 3.5. Relevant data is documented for continual analysis and effective crop management. |