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 AHCORG501A, 'Develop an organic management plan'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop an organic management plan' 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. Locate and access assistance in developing the OMP | 1.1. Sources of support and advice including agricultural extension officers and training programs are located and accessed. 1.2. Industry publications and internet sources are assessed for their value in informing decision making. 1.3. Contributions of work colleagues and others are sought and considered during planning process. |
2. Design the organic farming system to be described in the OMP | 2.1. Map of property to be covered by OMP is developed or obtained. 2.2. Time scale to be addressed in plan is determined. 2.3. Information on soil fertility and management, and weed, pest, disease and animal health status and their interrelationships is collected to serve as benchmarks for development of management options in plan. 2.4. Regional catchment targets for land, water and biodiversity are obtained and those applicable to property and sub-catchment are identified. 2.5. Components of OMP that need to be developed are identified. 2.6. Suitable format for planning documents is developed. |
3. Develop soil fertility plan | 3.1. A soil fertility assessment of farm production areas is undertaken or commissioned. 3.2. Soil types and topography are mapped on farm plan. 3.3. Soil fertility plan is developed and documented that amends soil chemistry, soil structure and soil biology, based on assessment results, overall budget and intended cropping regime. 3.4. Appropriate inputs are identified according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. 3.5. Plan is documented according to established format. |
4. Develop soil management sub-plan | 4.1. Suitability of land for production is determined based on soil type, slope, aspect and previous use. 4.2. Soil management plan to enhance soil structure and prevent compaction and water logging is developed. 4.3. Appropriate inputs are identified according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. 4.4. Sub-plan is documented according to established format. |
5. Develop weed management sub-plan | 5.1. Problematic weed species are identified and weeds are observed as an indicator of soil health. 5.2. Life cycles of weeds species are identified to inform management options. 5.3. Appropriate inputs are identified according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. 5.4. Options for managing weeds are developed. 5.5. Sub-plan is documented according to established format. |
6. Develop and design an integrated pest and disease management sub-plan | 6.1. Evidence of pest and disease burden in farming system is collected and documented. 6.2. Pests and diseases and their life cycles are observed and monitored. 6.3. Evidence of pest and disease burden is evaluated in order to develop strategy for management. 6.4. Pests and diseases are evaluated as indicators of farming system health. 6.5. Options for addressing pest and disease issues, including improving soil health, are identified. 6.6. Appropriate inputs are identified according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce. 6.7. Sub-plan is documented according to established format. |
7. Develop animal health sub-plan | 7.1. Regional and farm-based animal health issues are identified. 7.2. Options for preventative actions aimed at establishing and maintaining optimal animal health are identified. 7.3. Options for treating animal health issues are identified. 7.4. Sub-plan is documented according to established format. |
8. Integrate and finalise the organic management plan | 8.1. Sub-plans for soil fertility and management, and weed, pest, disease and animal health are integrated. 8.2. Record-keeping system is developed and implemented to track various components of OMP as they are put into practice and reviewed. 8.3. OMP is reviewed and updated annually. |