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 AHCPCM601A, 'Develop and implement a plant health management strategy'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop and implement a plant health management strategy' 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. Develop a plant health and management program | 1.1. Plant health issues are identified from published data, historical records and industry consultation. 1.2. Management issues are defined relative to desired quality, quantity and productivity requirements of marketing and production plans. 1.3. The program is developed which defines enterprise guidelines and specific responsibilities of operational elements to achieve required outcomes. 1.4. The program is communicated effectively, and systems are established to monitor business goals. 1.5. Professional assistance is sought where appropriate. 1.6. Information is assessed to determine potential key information for input to planning decisions. 1.7. The environmental implications of chemical use, alternative methods and non-chemical preventative methods are considered and documented. 1.8. Information is assessed to determine potential key information for input to planning decisions. |
2. Determine plant health strategies | 2.1. Information gathered is analysed for suitable approaches to plant health management. 2.2. Strategies are considered in the light of their impacts. 2.3. Strategies for plant health management are determined to integrate the most suitable methods with the proposed plants and the existing soil types. 2.4. Environmental controls are established and specifically included in the plan. 2.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, and suitable controls are incorporated into the plan. |
3. Provide input to other planning processes | 3.1. Details regarding plant health management strategies are used as input to other organisational planning processes. 3.2. Information regarding other planning processes is collected and used to inform the plant health management planning process. 3.3. Information about the range of planning processes is communicated verbally and/or in writing according to the requirements of the circumstances and the people involved. |
4. Determine scheduling and key responsibilities | 4.1. Scheduling for plant health management is determined taking the range of seasonal, geographic, and resourcing factors into consideration. 4.2. Key responsibilities for specific implementation processes are determined. 4.3. Recordkeeping requirements are determined and procedures are put in place to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations. 4.4. The strategic plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities, is clearly documented. 4.5. The plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both manager(s) and operators. |
5. Monitor and adjust plant health management strategies | 5.1. The effectiveness of the plant health management strategies is evaluated at key points and adjustments made as necessary. 5.2. Environmental impacts and OHS hazards relating to plant health management are identified, monitored and risk assessed and managed throughout the implementation process. 5.3. Modifications are made to the strategy as and when necessary for environmental, OHS resourcing, or effectiveness reasons. |
6. Evaluate plant health management strategies and record result | 6.1. Data, observations and documentation from the implementation of plant health management program is analysed against the plan according to organisation guidelines. 6.2. Recommendations for future strategies are prepared based on the analysis of the data. 6.3. A report is prepared that documents the implementation of the strategies. |