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 AHCNRM601, 'Review land management plans and strategies'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Review land management plans and strategies' 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. Determine mechanisms and criteria for reviewing land management plans and strategies | 1.1 Establish reasons for the review of management plans and strategies 1.2 Examine internal policy and procedural influences impacting on land management plans and strategies 1.3 Interpret trends to identify changes occurring in land management plans and strategies beyond normal variations 1.4 Establish the need for the review of management plans and strategies by reviewing industry information 1.5 Set realistic timeframes for review process |
2. Analyse existing land management plans and strategies | 2.1 Assess ecological and environmental trends and threats against the objectives of the plans and strategies 2.2 Identify and assess the effectiveness, relevance and impact of existing management plans relevant to the issue 2.3 Identify and prioritise gaps in management plans and strategies 2.4 Analyse management plans in consideration of the relevant historical, social, cultural, political and economic contexts in which they were developed 2.5 Inform persons contributing to the review of relevant enterprise requirements 2.6 Undertake consultation with stakeholders to gain support for the implementation of the reviewed plans and strategies 2.7 Identify and resolve stakeholder problems or issues with the plan |
3. Modify land management plans and strategies | 3.1 Modify plans and strategies, ensuring they are consistent with business plan and identified needs 3.2 Evaluate feedback from employees on existing management plans and strategies 3.3 Instruct staff in changes to management strategies and monitoring and recording processes 3.4 Submit proposed changes, according the organisational requirements, for approval 3.5 Include outcomes amendments from the consultative process 3.6 Ensure modified plans and strategies comply with relevant legislation |
4. Implement modified land management plans and strategies | 4.1 Make modifications to operational processes to obtain additional data or to monitor changes to conservation strategies and plans 4.2 Provide education and training to employees to ensure implementation is safe, effective and environmentally sustainable and that it meets biosecurity requirements 4.3 Provide education and information to stakeholders to promote implementation 4.4 Implement modifications in a timely manner to reflect the need for changes |