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 AHCPER306, 'Use weedy plants in a permaculture system'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Use weedy plants in a permaculture system' 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 the implications of weedy plants in the system | 1.1 Assess the scope and size of the weedy plant population 1.2 Investigate the soil properties, water availability and terrain of the affected areas 1.3 Investigate the history of the previous land use and management strategies of the site 1.4 Identify weedy plants and associated organisms and record in field notes 1.5 Identify weedy plant populations tolerated by the client, market or environment according to the permaculture management plan 1.6 Identify weedy plant population levels above which plant health or growth objectives are compromised 1.7 Obtain professional advice as required according to permaculture management plan |
2. Plan the implementation of permaculture weedy plant management plan | 2.1 Identify uses for weedy plants, waste materials and debris for fodder, mulching or composting 2.2 Select tools, equipment, machinery, and other control measures for each part of the weedy plant management work, according to the permaculture management plan 2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable safety equipment and personal protective equipment PPE) |
3. Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan | 3.1 Coordinate the enterprise work team, contractors and/or control animals in a sequential manner according to the permaculture weedy plant management plan 3.2 Implement the permaculture weedy plant management plan 3.3 Maintain records appropriately |
4. Monitor the permaculture weedy plant management plan | 4.1 Monitor progress of the permaculture weedy plant management plan to identify side effects to other plants, animals or the environment 4.2 Assess effectiveness of the permaculture weedy plant management plan 4.3 Adjust the permaculture weedy plant management plan where necessary to meet expectations |