Diagnose plant health problems

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 AHCPCM501A, 'Diagnose plant health problems'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Diagnose plant health problems' 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 factors that influence plant health

1.1. The plant species is identified to the lowest taxonomic level, and its region of origin stated.

1.2. The seasonal growth stages of the plant are determined.

1.3. Day to day cultural practices used on each horticultural species are recorded.

1.4. Characteristics of the growing environment that affect the growth of a specific plant species are determined.

1.5. Climatic data and environmental growing conditions are recorded.

1.6. The presence (or numbers) of beneficial organisms is recorded according to enterprise guidelines.

2. Diagnose plant health problems

2.1. Environmental and cultural factors that predispose plants to attack by pests and diseases are identified.

2.2. The symptoms and signs of plant health problems are identified using accepted nomenclature.

2.3. The severity and extent of the problem in a plant species are assessed.

2.4. Observations are compared with published data, historical records, own experience, and enterprise guidelines.

2.5. The possible causes of the plant health problem are determined.

2.6. Consult with specialist services in severe, complex or rapid onset cases.

2.7. Plant or soil specimens are sampled and dispatched for specialist diagnosis or laboratory testing where required.

2.8. Plant disorders and problems are recorded and documented in a report.

3. Remedy plant health problems

3.1. A weed, pest and disease control program is formulated according to the enterprise IPM strategy and production plan.

3.2. Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for work activities are identified, costs/benefits analysed, and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel.

3.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with work activities are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.

3.4. A range of modifications to growing conditions that could be considered in a specific situation are identified.

3.5. Modifications to growing conditions for a specific plant species are selected and implemented, having regard to cost of damage, marketing requirements and sustainable horticultural practices.

4. Evaluate treatment program

4.1. Plants are monitored during treatment.

4.2. Appropriate data is recorded according to enterprise guidelines.

4.3. Observations are compared to expected results.

4.4. Modifications to the treatment program are recommended to client/management.

4.5. Treatment program report is documented and presented to client/management.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCPCM501A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC40610 - Certificate IV in Production Nursery
  • AHC51010 - Diploma of Sports Turf Management
  • AHC50810 - Diploma of Production Nursery Management
  • AHC50710 - Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management
  • AHC51513 - Diploma of Viticulture
  • AHC50410 - Diploma of Horticulture
  • AHC50910 - Diploma of Retail Nursery Management
  • AHC50310 - Diploma of Production Horticulture