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 AHCPER213, 'Assist with basic earth shaping for nutrient capture and storage'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with basic earth shaping for nutrient capture and storage' 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. Assess and measure slope using simple tools | 1.1 Identify issues with slope such as erosion gullies, plant growth, water pooling 1.2 Use a plumb bob and 3-4-5 triangle or similar to calculate fall 1.3 Record slope profile and fall in several places across a wide slope |
2. Peg out contours | 2.1 Step an A frame across the slope to find and peg the contour 2.2 Use an A-frame and water level to check contour pegging 2.3 Label or flag contour pegs to avoid confusion |
3. Prepare to shape earth | 3.1 Select tools and equipment for earth shaping work 3.2 Hire small machinery if necessary or if the job is a big one 3.3 Hire a contractor if the job demands and follow any legislative requirements 3.4 Check weather forecasts and condition of soil before digging |
4. Shape earth for nutrient capture and storage | 4.1 Use manual or mechanical digging system to shape the earth 4.2 Avoid damage to underground structures, services, roots of trees and building foundations 4.3 Follow the design requirements and clarify any anomalies |
5. Test earth shaping work | 5.1 Confirm that earth shaping holds water (or drains, as required) 5.2 Confirm that earth shaping of berms, swales or terraces will not erode or pool water 5.3 Rake, sweep or compact to even any discrepancies 5.4 Test earth shaped structure by watering or opening valves and adjust as required |
6. Complete earth shaping work | 6.1 Line earth shaped swales or ponds according to design 6.2 Plant contour banks or terraces according to design 6.3 Mulch any exposed soil or surfaces or fill, depending on climate and permaculture design requirements 6.4 Clean up any surplus or waste materials from the earth shaping work in an environmentally safe manner 6.5 Return tools, equipment and storable materials to storage |