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 AHCCHM501, 'Develop and manage a chemical use strategy'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop and manage a chemical use strategy' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify and evaluate need for chemical use | 1.1 Interpret the Integrated Pest Management (IPM), the Integrated Resistance Management (IRM) strategies and the organisational chemical requirements 1.2 Identify external requirements for chemical use and obtain and interpret relevant information 1.3 Document requirements for chemical use 1.4 Identify chemicals available to meet requirements and review information concerning their application |
2. Develop a chemical use risk management strategy | 2.1 Identify and assess hazards in the transportation, storage and handling of chemicals 2.2 Identify and document risk factors associated with the use of chemicals 2.3 Identify risk control measures and develop in accordance with regulatory requirements 2.4 Develop a risk management strategy for chemical use in accordance with legislation and IPM, IRM, and Integrated Animal Health Management principles 2.5 Research and document appropriate insurance policies covering intended chemical use according to workplace guidelines |
3. Develop and implement procedures for chemical management and use | 3.1 Develop procedures for management and use of chemicals in accordance with directions and standards 3.2 Document required precautions and risk control measures 3.3 Develop procedures for communicating and negotiating with the community 3.4 Distribute information on procedures and precautions in the management and use of chemicals to relevant staff |
4. Identify training and supervision needs and solutions for chemical use in the workplace | 4.1 Develop an appropriate strategy for the training, assessment and supervision of staff involved in chemical use including correct use and fit of personal protective equipment 4.2 Organise and provide suitable internal on-the-job training and monitoring of performance in the implementation of the chemical use strategy 4.3 Organise appropriate external training and assessment in the management and use of chemicals |
5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of a chemical use strategy | 5.1 Monitor the implementation of the established chemical use strategy in terms of regulatory requirements and established criteria 5.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the established chemical use strategy 5.3 Initiate appropriate action where there are identified problems or where required procedures and precautions are not being correctly followed |