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 AHCORG403A, 'Manage organic soil improvement'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage organic soil improvement' 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. Monitor indicators of soil fertility | 1.1. Work is undertaken in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to workplace information, principles of organic agriculture, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and enterprise guidelines. 1.2. Soil testing is conducted at reference sites according to enterprise procedures and organic industry standards. 1.3. Soil acidity or alkalinity (pH), mineral balances and organic matter levels are assessed and recorded. 1.4. Soil texture, structure, salinity and sodicity are assessed and recorded. 1.5. Soil biological activity is assessed and recorded 1.6. Soil condition is assessed for drainage, compaction, aeration and water infiltration in relation to requirements for desired plant growth for selected species. 1.7. Results are analysed to identify trends in soil health and fertility and areas for improvement. |
2. Assess soil-related factors for selected plants | 2.1. Nutritional requirements of selected plant species are identified. 2.2. Soil analyses to be conducted and suitable testing facilities are selected. 2.3. Plant tissue sample collection is conducted according to enterprise procedures and requirements of testing facility. 2.4. Results of tissue testing are combined with observations of plant vigour and productivity to determine management and input requirements of the farming system. |
3. Select and implement allowable techniques and inputs to optimise soil fertility | 3.1. Range of allowable inputs is identified according to requirements of the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. 3.2. Cultural practices to enhance nutrient cycling are identified and implemented. 3.3. Appropriate inputs are calculated, based on soil/plant analyses, crop removal and plant/animal observations. 3.4. Cover crop and pasture systems are selected and managed. 3.5. Mulching and composting systems are developed, applied and monitored. 3.6. Rotations to optimise soil fertility are designed and implemented. 3.7. Cultural practices to enhance soil fertility are selected and implemented. |