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 AHCNAR503A, 'Design a natural area restoration project'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Design a natural area restoration project' 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. Develop a design brief | 1.1. The client is consulted to establish the purpose and requirements of design. 1.2. The ecological aims and objectives for the restoration project are developed and confirmed with client. 1.3. The design brief is developed and scope of extent of project is agreed with the client. 1.4. The project budget is prepared in liaison with the client. 1.5. A base plan of the site is obtained or prepared. 1.6. Existing site data and information is reviewed prior to visiting the site. |
2. Undertake a site analysis | 2.1. The project site is visited and inspected at the first stage of the design work. 2.2. Physical elements and features of the site, its physical and biological condition and the presence of threats are quantified and mapped onto the base plan. 2.3. Soil, topography, aspect, habitat resources, existing vegetation and climatic factors are recorded on the base plan and in the site report. 2.4. Legal requirements and constraints on restoration work are assessed. 2.5. The potential for natural regeneration is assessed and the limiting factors are identified and recorded. 2.6. Options for passive and active interventions are determined. 2.7. Other relevant information is assessed and recorded. |
3. Develop a concept design | 3.1. Concept design is prepared to illustrate location and layout of the proposed restoration project according to the design brief. 3.2. Consultation with the client is undertaken to establish agreement on options and approaches for development in accord with the proposed ecological aims and goals. 3.3. A professional graphic format is used to present the concept design with supporting written information and justification or reasons for the proposed actions. |
4. Produce a final design | 4.1. A detailed plan is prepared and drafted according to the design brief, concept design and enterprise guidelines. 4.2. Information on the design is relevant and precise and must clearly communicate the project works is a sequential manner. 4.3. Plan, notes and specifications are included on the design to give an interpretation of the plan, to establish the quality and standard of the works, and the responsibilities of the contractor during implementation. 4.4. Appropriate construction and engineering principles are applied to restoration design according to accepted industry standards and regulations. 4.5. Further design documentation is organised and/or prepared according to the design brief and enterprise guidelines. |