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 AHCNSY303, 'Install and maintain plant displays'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Install and maintain plant displays' 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. Assess requirements for plantscaping | 1.1 Assess access factors impacting plantscaping and record prior to installation 1.2 Assess and record environmental parameters prior to installation 1.3 Note light sources in regard to both plant growth and client requirements 1.4 Take light meter readings interior installations and record 1.5 Analyse site conditions and constraints for plant suitability and record findings 1.6 Select plants to meet the requirements of the site |
2. Install containerised and direct planted specimens | 2.1 Identify and schedule materials, equipment and machinery required for the job 2.2 Identify and schedule personnel required for the job 2.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 2.4 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.5 Install plants securely and in a manner that ensures they are presented well, are accessible for routine maintenance and conform to the plan or specifications 2.6 Prune damaged or unnecessary material to enhance the presentation 2.7 Water and fertilise plants as required 2.8 Leave the site in a clean and tidy state |
3. Maintain plants | 3.1 Identify the symptoms of under and over-watering and rectify 3.2 Identify the symptoms of low and high light intensity and rectify 3.3 Identify the symptoms of low and high fertiliser concentration and measure the pH of the growing medium where required and amend as required 3.4 Identify insects, pests and diseases associated with plants and control as required 3.5 Enhance appearance of plants 3.6 Determine the cost benefit of reviving or replacing plants |