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 AHCHYD501, 'Develop a plan for a hydroponic system'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop a plan for a hydroponic system' 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. Carry out preliminary research | 1.1 Research type of crop to be grown based on sound marketing principles 1.2 Research the growing requirements of the crop based on sound horticultural practices 1.3 Establish the associated risks of growing a particular crop based on sound horticultural practices 1.4 Calculate estimated yield and crop turnover time from historical data and research statistics 1.5 Determine quantity of the plants to be grown based on a cost benefit analysis |
2. Assess the suitability of a site | 2.1 Assess the physical characteristics of the site 2.2 Ascertain and assess the proximity of the site to markets 2.3 Identify legal requirements in relation to the site and the development of a hydroponic farm 2.4 Identify and consider the environmental implications of developing a hydroponic farm on the site |
3. Select the required system | 3.1 Research main types of hydroponic systems 3.2 Carry out analysis on each type of system for the chosen crops 3.3 Carry out a cost/benefit analysis on each system for each type of crop 3.4 Determine the type of hydroponic system to be installed |
4. Design the hydroponic system | 4.1 Select and document the water collection and storage system on the plan 4.2 Select the irrigation system and its components according to the required volume of water and flow rate 4.3 Select and document the fertigation system 4.4 Determine the dimensions of the controlled environment structure following full consideration of the relevant factors 4.5 Determine the environmental control system and document specifications on the plan |
5. Prepare and document the design | 5.1 Develop a design plan 5.2 Determine specifications and detailed costings with the help of experts, if required 5.3 Develop and document detailed production procedures and schedules 5.4 Present documentation to the client for final approval |