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 AHCMER406A, 'Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants' 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. Gather information on the requirements of the client | 1.1. Basis of customer's fertiliser or soil ameliorant requirement is identified. 1.2. Planned use of fertiliser or soil ameliorant is evaluated against legislative requirements, local productivity and environmental guidelines and food safety regulations. 1.3. Individual soil, plant tissue and water samples are taken for each customer. 1.4. Where appropriate, customer is provided with relevant sampling kits and advice on required sampling processes to be followed. |
2. Provide information on nutrient management program | 2.1. Information and referrals about the fertiliser and soil ameliorant product are provided to customer, with particular reference to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), food safety and environmental issues and according to industry codes of practice. 2.2. Use of nutrient management tools is recommended where necessary. 2.3. Changes to application method and/or timing are suggested if necessary. |
3. Provide appropriate service or product | 3.1. Customer is referred to an appropriately qualified specialist adviser if required. 3.2. Customer is supplied with information and recommendations regarding transporting, storing and handling fertiliser and soil ameliorants in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. 3.3. Where required by customer, the transport, handling and storage of fertiliser and soil ameliorants in a safe and environmentally responsible manner are arranged. 3.4. Fertiliser and soil ameliorants are supplied that meet legislative requirements and productivity, food safety and environmental guidelines. 3.5. Details of transaction are recorded according to enterprise and industry guidelines. |