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 AHCORG402A, 'Manage organic livestock production'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage organic livestock 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. Manage animal health and welfare | 1.1. All work is undertaken in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to the principles of organic agriculture, occupational health and safety requirements and enterprise guidelines. 1.2. Natural behaviours of animals and requirements of animal welfare codes of practice are considered in planning for organic livestock production. 1.3. Genetic resistance to parasites is incorporated into breeding strategy. 1.4. Livestock is monitored constantly for health and welfare and records are kept according to enterprise requirements. 1.5. Animal health preventative strategies are developed, communicated to others working on farm and implemented. 1.6. Use of prohibited/restricted substances for organic livestock is documented and treated animals are identified and quarantined. 1.7. Animal transport is conducted humanely and in compliance with organic certification requirements. 1.8. Livestock records required for organic certification are maintained. |
2. Develop and implement feed production and storage requirements | 2.1. Planning for winter feed and drought preparedness is undertaken. 2.2. Haymaking and/or cropping are incorporated into annual program for animal feed and on-farm sustainability. 2.3. Long term storage for hay and feed is implemented and quality and quantity are monitored. |
3. Develop and implement grazing strategies to achieve biodiversity, recycling and sustainability | 3.1. Soil and plant health are optimised to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet for livestock. 3.2. Pastures are assessed for diversity, health, vigour and ground cover. 3.3. Infrastructure required for implementing rotational grazing strategies is identified and incorporated into property improvement program. 3.4. Rotational grazing strategies are developed and implemented. 3.5. Impact of grazing strategies on nutrient recycling and pasture diversity, persistence and vigour is evaluated. 3.6. Strategies for controlling weeds in pastures are implemented. |
4. Research and source allowable inputs for organic livestock production | 4.1. Level of nutrients exported from farm is estimated. 4.2. Soil-testing program, including observation of pasture species present, is implemented in order to monitor and maintain optimal pasture species and soil health. 4.3. Soil nutrient levels are replenished through recycling, optimising nutrient availability in soil, and sourcing allowable inputs where necessary. 4.4. Organic fertilisers and soil conditioners are applied to ensure a mineral-balanced and healthy soil. 4.5. Certification protocols for sourcing essential fodder off-farm are followed. 4.6. Fodder is sourced and fed to stock, minimising risk of weed spread and maintaining adequate records. |