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 AHCBAC507A, 'Develop production plans for crops'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop production plans for crops' 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. Select crop species and variety | 1.1. Crop types and varieties are assessed and selected for their market potential and gross margin returns for the farm environment. 1.2. Most profitable cultural practices and rotations are selected consistent with disease and pest management strategies, available machinery resources, and management for sustainability of resources. 1.3. Production risks are identified for each crop and strategies to address these are determined. 1.4. Environmental risks are identified and strategies developed as appropriate. |
2. Establish yield potential and quality specification for crop | 2.1. Relevant benchmark yields are sourced, where available, to assist setting target yields. 2.2. Past production records are analysed to determine the key determinants of yield. 2.3. Available models for calculating water use efficiency or other key determinants of yield are used, as appropriate, to assist in setting target yields. 2.4. Quality specifications and target yields are established for all crops. |
3. Prepare crop program | 3.1. Proposed crop land areas are assessed for their nutrient, pest and disease status, water reserves, tillage requirements, and other factors before selecting crop variety. 3.2. Records of chemical use are used, as appropriate, to assist planning to reduce chemical resistance. 3.3. Crop variety is selected and paddock preparation, planting, fertilising and other treatments are planned. 3.4. Optimum timing of planting, applications and treatments is determined and a calendar of operations is prepared. 3.5. Cash flow budget for the cropping program is determined. |
4. Review production plan | 4.1. Logistical arrangements related to harvesting/transportation/marketing and other key operations are planned for the production cycle. 4.2. Machinery and equipment requirements are planned and checked for the crop production cycle. 4.3. Labour requirements are identified and planned for the crop production cycle. 4.4. Seed, fertiliser, pest and disease treatments and other input requirements are identified. 4.5. Physical and financial record keeping system is established to provide data for the analysis of crop performance, and to meet other statutory requirements including records of chemical use. 4.6. Production plan is reviewed, amended where required and documented as a final plan. |