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 AHCNAR502, 'Conduct biological surveys'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct biological surveys' 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 design activities for the biological survey | 1.1 Identify survey scope, objectives and constraints according to client requirements 1.2 Source, collate and evaluate current data relevant to survey requirements 1.3 Develop processes for data collection and processing consistent with the survey scope, objectives and constraints 1.4 Design survey plan that reflects client requirements and present to client for approval 1.5 Incorporate work health and safety and environmental sustainability and biosecurity procedures into plan |
2. Determine requirements of the biological survey | 2.1 Identify biological survey indicators and evaluate constraints and opportunities for data collection 2.2 Identify data collection points that are repeatable and statistically representative 2.3 Identify hazards associated with a biological survey, assess risks and develop controls, determine costs, and document in the survey design 2.4 Determine tools, equipment and machinery required for the survey and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and personnel 2.5 Schedule survey activities and surveyor access according to the survey design 2.6 Document survey procedures and schedules and present to appropriate personnel and client for approval |
3. Conduct the biological survey | 3.1 Conduct field visit to verify previous data and gather further information on species frequency, distribution and health or habitat values 3.2 Conduct the biological survey according to the survey design 3.3 Monitor survey activities for accuracy, compliance to the survey design and out-of-specification procedures or events 3.4 Undertake staged data collection according to the survey design, scheduling and surveyor access requirements 3.5 Record all monitoring and survey data promptly and accurately according to specifications of the survey design |
4. Compile a biological survey report | 4.1 Analyse data and draw conclusions based on appropriate evidence and reasoned arguments 4.2 Prepare a biological survey report that describes survey findings according to the survey scope and objectives, identifies areas requiring remedial action for improvement and details recommendations for action 4.3 Present report to the client |