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 AHCHYD301A, 'Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems' 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. Monitor plant health | 1.1. Workplace information is interpreted and clarified with the supervisor. 1.2. Growth rate of plants are assessed against targets set in the production plan. 1.3. Plants are assessed for overall health according to sound horticultural practice. 1.4. Plant is assessed for onset of fruit according to production plan. |
2. Monitor the hydroponic environment | 2.1. Environmental parameters are monitored according to the production plan and adjustments made as required. 2.2. Samples are collected and sent off for analysis to identify potential sources of contamination. 2.3. Hygiene procedures are monitored and adjusted according to enterprise guidelines. 2.4. Disposal of materials is monitored to ensure it follows enterprise guidelines, and with due consideration of the environmental implications. |
3. Monitor nutrient solution | 3.1. Ingredients of the hydroponic nutrient solution are identified. 3.2. Samples are taken for testing and analysis. 3.3. Results are interpreted and discussed with the supervisor. 3.4. Nutrient solution is modified in accordance with results to ensure the correct balance of ingredients for optimum growing conditions. |
4. Perform routine maintenance checks | 4.1. All buildings and structures are inspected and checked for wear and tear. 4.2. Equipment for delivering the nutrient solution is checked according to enterprise guidelines. 4.3. Equipment controlling the atmospheric and root zone environments is checked according to enterprise guidelines. 4.4. OHS hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented according to enterprise guidelines. |
5. Complete monitoring activities | 5.1. Any significant problems are reported to the manager and/or owner operator. 5.2. All checks are recorded according to enterprise requirements. |