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 AHCNAR201, 'Carry out natural area restoration works'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out natural area restoration works' 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. Prepare for natural area restoration works | 1.1 Locate task site using natural area restoration or revegetation plans 1.2 Identify environmental implications of works and assess and report the likely outcomes 1.3 Select, prepare and transport tools, equipment and machinery for use and confirm native plant species to be re-established 1.4 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 1.5 Use and maintain personal protective equipment |
2. Apply weed control measures | 2.1 Identify weeds requiring control 2.2 Prepare herbicides 2.3 Undertake weed control measures according to the weed and non-target species characteristics 2.4 Ensure control measures damage only the target weed species |
3. Prepare the soil for natural area restoration | 3.1 Select soil treatments according to the soil condition and species requirements 3.2 Protect intact natural soil profiles from damage 3.3 Apply soil treatments either broadly or at specific sites in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures |
4. Replace native vegetation on the site | 4.1 Determine vegetation replacement methods and prepare assisted natural regeneration, planting, seeding or transplanting treatments 4.2 Apply assisted regeneration treatments to remnant vegetation and intact soil profiles 4.3 Sow seed either by hand in discrete areas or broadly using sowing or ripping trailed machinery 4.4 Position containerised plants or transplants and plant firmly ensuring good contact between roots and surrounding soil 4.5 Undertake hand watering or irrigation 4.6 Use plant guards and fencing to protect plants, where necessary 4.7 Carry out all tasks according to work health and safety policies and procedures |
5. Complete natural area restoration work | 5.1 Install and maintain plant guards or fencing 5.2 Undertake follow up weed control treatments 5.3 Remove and dispose of waste material 5.4 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery 5.5 Maintain a clean and safe area 5.6 Carry out all tasks according to work health and safety policies and procedures 5.7 Report work outcomes |