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 AHCORG406A, 'Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme' 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. Identify compliance requirements of the selected organic standard relating to the farm system | 1.1 Access the selected organic certification scheme relevant to the operation and management of the organic farming enterprise. 1.2 Identify and interpret key clauses and requirements of the organic standard that relate to the existing farm system. 1.3 Identify and document compliance of the farm system with the requirements of the selected organic certification scheme. 1.4 Identify and document key farm operations that are impacted by the organic standards. |
2. Keep records to comply with organic certification requirements | 2.1 Identify the records and detail required for compliance with the organic certification scheme. 2.2 Complete and maintain clear and accurate records to an approved industry standard. 2.3 Communicate recording requirements to appropriate stakeholders and key personnel. 2.4 Monitor the record keeping process and maintain records to the National Organic Standard. |
3. Support compliance with organic standards by staff in the farm business | 3.1 Identify all steps within the production system that require compliance with the selected organic standards. 3.2 Support staff and key personnel to implement and foster a compliant organic supply chain culture. 3.3 Keep accurate records at all key supply chain steps to verify and maintain compliance. |
4. Meet annual audit requirements of the selected organic certification scheme | 4.1 Comply with the specific certification requirements. 4.2 Prepare the farm and organic records and documents for audit. 4.3 Conduct an internal organic audit of the farm system and complete associated records and documents. 4.4 Take corrective actions to comply with the specific certification requirements. 4.5 Participate in an annual organic audit. 4.6 Comply with and close any corrective actions requested. |
5. Comply with food safety requirements | 5.1 Identify food safety requirements that must be satisfied by the farm system to comply with industry standards. 5.2 Communicate food safety requirements to all staff. 5.3 Keep records to demonstrate compliance with food safety requirements to industry standard. 5.4 Correct any non-conformance issues identified by internal audit or industry compliance audit. |