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 AHCPCM503, 'Specify plants for landscapes'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Specify plants for landscapes' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop a client brief | 1.1 Discuss and clarify the needs and objectives of the client 1.2 Identify purposes of the landscape and the client’s expectations 1.3 Establish the criteria for plant selection 1.4 Consult with client to finalise agreement of the brief |
2. Determine the suitability of a plant for a purpose | 2.1 Inspect the site and determine the planting area 2.2 Select species and cultivars for the size and aspect and the site 2.3 Consider and apply environmental conditions to the functional characteristics of the plant 2.4 Determine the suitability of the soil for the plants selected 2.5 Evaluate the selection of the plant and document the rationale for plant selection |
3. Select plants | 3.1 Select plants as outlined in the client brief and according to their suitability for the intended purpose 3.2 Determine plant function for the precise location within the plan 3.3 Make recommendations for soil improvements for the selected plant species 3.4 Match species and cultivars appropriately to the determined selection criteria for species’ specific characteristics 3.5 Identify plant species appropriate for the site 3.6 Research relevant reference sources 3.7 Recommend plant species or cultivars for replacement or new plantings 3.8 Document plant selections, selection criteria and notes on quality expectations as specifications |
4. Specify plants | 4.1 Evaluate selection criteria for mature plants against capability and availability of transplanted plants 4.2 Assess final selections against the specified soil, site location and client brief and confirm 4.3 Assess selected plants for quality and quantities outlined in the specifications 4.4 Check materials, soils and growing media for specified quality 4.5 Document records of quality checks on delivered plants and product |
5. Correlate and present a report | 5.1 Document a report of the process and incorporate the correlated records 5.2 Present the client or organisation with the report |