Operate fertigation equipment

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 AHCNSY307, 'Operate fertigation equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate fertigation equipment' 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. Prepare materials and equipment for operation

1.1 Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints

1.2 Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Calibrate and connect injection or fertigation equipment

1.6 Calculate fertiliser concentration and mix the solution thoroughly

1.7 Set equipment to meet fertigation requirements

2. Operate the fertigation process

2.1 Implement start-up sequence

2.2 Operate and monitor fertigation process to ensure delivery is maintained

2.3 Monitor fertigation equipment to ensure no adverse environmental impact is caused by faulty operation

2.4 Implement corrections to the process and equipment adjustments as necessary

3. Shut down fertigation equipment

3.1 Flush injection equipment prior to shut down

3.2 Clean and store equipment

3.3 Manage waste generated by both the fertigation process and cleaning procedures

3.4 Report and record fertigation activities


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCNSY307 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33210 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC30710 - Certificate III in Horticulture
  • AHC31110 - Certificate III in Production Nursery
  • AHC33216 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC31116 - Certificate III in Production Nursery
  • AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture