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 AHCORG401A, 'Manage biodynamic production'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage biodynamic production' 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. Prepare a plan for a biodynamic farming enterprise | 1.1. Work is undertaken in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and enterprise guidelines. 1.2. Requirements for biodynamic certification are identified. 1.3. Personal, ecological and financial goals for a biodynamic enterprise are incorporated into an enterprise plan. 1.4. Marketing plan for biodynamic produce is developed which maintains product quality and integrity. 1.5. Research findings for biodynamic agriculture are trialled within enterprise and incorporated into plans where appropriate. |
2. Make and apply biodynamic field spray preparations | 2.1. Horn Manure (500), Horn Silica (501) and Horn Clay preparations are made and stored correctly. 2.2. Preparations are stirred by creating vortex and chaos. 2.3. Equipment for application of biodynamic preparations is selected. 2.4. Equipment is calibrated and adjusted for suitable application rate. 2.5. Preparations are applied according to biodynamic principles. |
3. Use biodynamic compost preparations, composts and liquid brews | 3.1. Biodynamic compost preparations are used and stored according to biodynamic principles. 3.2. Materials and mineral inputs for compost are identified from farm production plan. 3.3. Compost heap is built. 3.4. Biodynamic preparations are applied to compost according to biodynamic principles. 3.5. Aeration, moisture and temperature of compost heap are monitored. 3.6. Compost is applied to enhance natural cycles. |
4. Apply biodynamic principles and techniques to enhance soil and plant health | 4.1. Planting, harvest and pruning times are planned with regard to moon rhythms and planetary patterns. 4.2. Soil and plant health is optimised using biodynamic preparations, cover crops, crop rotation, mulching and composting and through application of farm-based fertility products. 4.3. Weeds and insect pests in enterprise are identified. 4.4. Options for managing weeds and insects are evaluated that consider natural predators, life cycles, cultural practices, soil health and the plant community. 4.5. Plan for managing pests and weeds is developed and implemented. |
5. Manage animals within a biodynamic production system | 5.1. Soil and plant health are optimised to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet. 5.2. Grazing and feeding strategies are developed and incorporated into the biodynamic system. 5.3. Homeopathic remedies and allowable treatments are incorporated into animal health strategies. |