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 AHCNSY202A, 'Tend nursery plants'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Tend nursery plants' 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. Maintain the nursery environment | 1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the nursery environment are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor. 1.2. Plant growth and health requirements are clarified with the supervisor. 1.3. Irrigation system components are serviced for basic operational use and basic user serviceable parts are repaired or replaced. 1.4. Performance of the irrigation system is checked to ensure optimum results. 1.5. Temperature controls are monitored to ensure specified levels are maintained. 1.6. Hygiene practices are followed to minimise risk of contamination. |
2. Maintain nursery plants | 2.1. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained. 2.2. Common problems in nursery plants are recognised, and rectified and/or reported to the supervisor. 2.3. Tools and equipment are selected and used for plant maintenance. 2.4. Treatments are applied to assist plant growth as directed by the supervisor. 2.5. Water is applied in the quantity and method specified. 2.6. Nursery operations are undertaken according to OHS requirements. 2.7. Plant quality is maintained. |
3. Complete nursery plant maintenance operation | 3.1. Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format. 3.2. Waste is collected and disposed of or recycled. 3.3. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored. |