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 AHCIRG322A, 'Operate sprinkler irrigation systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate sprinkler irrigation 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 Carry out pre-start checks | 1.1 Checks of water, power, fuel and lubricants ensure that all are available and the control system is operational 1.2 Pumps are primed, if necessary, and valves and controls are open or closed as directed 1.3 Pressure and flow testing equipment are calibrated and available as required 1.4 Other pre-start system checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and enterprise procedures |
2 Inspect and operate the system | 2.1 Start up sequence is implemented in accordance with operations manual 2.2 Sprinkler spacing is checked against the irrigation plan 2.3 Water pressure and volume is adjusted as required 2.4 Water is delivered as per irrigation schedule 2.5 All malfunctions, leaks and blockages are corrected or repaired immediately and reported in accordance with enterprise procedures |
3 Monitor sprinkler irrigation system performance | 3.1 Pressure at sprinkler nozzles and on main and lateral pipelines is checked against specifications 3.2 Application rate of water is calculated 3.3 The water distribution pattern in the irrigated area is checked 3.4 Moisture levels in the root zone are checked 3.5 Identify and report any environmental hazards identified |
4 Shut down sprinklers in response to irrigation indicators | 4.1 Water is applied for sufficient time to achieve required soil moisture levels in accordance with irrigation schedule, environmental considerations and allowing for weather conditions 4.2 4.3 Drainage and treatment systems are checked in accordance with enterprise procedures 4.4 Irrigation activities are recorded and in reported accordance with regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures |