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 AHCIRG327A, 'Implement an irrigation schedule'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement an irrigation schedule' 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 Interpret the irrigation schedule | 1.1 Information on plant growing requirements is obtained 1.2 Moisture requirement throughout the growing season is interpreted 1.3 Predicted seasonal moisture deficit and watering requirements are read and checked with management 1.4 Parameters for the irrigation system are recorded |
2 Determine irrigation shifts | 2.1 The irrigated area is subdivided into the smallest units capable of individual irrigation and area, and irrigation equipment characteristics are noted for each 2.2 Each unit is defined for its soil irrigation capability 2.3 The crop/plant water requirement is defined for each unit 2.4 Units requiring similar irrigation are combined to form a shift that does not exceed the water delivery capacity of the property irrigation infrastructure 2.5 Water volume required to meet irrigation needs over specified period is determined |
3 Implement irrigation schedule | 3.1 Resources are coordinated and personnel briefed to deliver requirements 3.2 Watering program is implemented |
4 Monitor irrigation | 4.1 Plants and crops are inspected for growth rate and signs of stress 4.2 Frequency of irrigation is recorded 4.3 Water usage is measured and recorded, and does not exceed water allocation for a given period 4.4 Differences between estimated water use and actual water used are calculated 4.5 Water quality is measured according to enterprise OHS policy and procedures 4.6 Plant or crop growth and water use efficiency is assessed 4.7 Soil is measured for readily available water 4.8 Climate and weather conditions are recorded 4.9 Watering program is adjusted in response to rainfall events and changes to evapotranspiration rates |
5 Record irrigation information and activities | 5.1 Plant or crop environment data is recorded 5.2 Water usage is recorded 5.3 Irrigation shifts are recorded 5.4 System process data is recorded |