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 AHCPER501, 'Carry out permaculture field research'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out permaculture field research' 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. Scope permaculture field research | 1.1 Identify challenges and opportunities in permaculture projects or systems that elicit research questions 1.2 Identify and justify the purpose of field research 1.3 Define and justify field research topic, question or hypothesis 1.4 Assess suitability of field research subject in relation to permaculture principles, practices and ethics |
2. Design permaculture field research | 2.1 Design field research plan 2.2 Identify relevant information sources and review relevant and credible literature related to the research topic 2.3 Determine appropriate research methods for data collection 2.4 Identify reference groups for field research, if applicable 2.5 Locate field research sites according to design requirements 2.6 Identify site factors where appropriate and incorporate into research 2.7 Create a budget for field research plan 2.8 Identify and obtain approvals and permits required |
3. Prepare to conduct field research | 3.1 Identify work health and safety hazards associated with the implementation of field research 3.2 Identify and document social and environmental implications associated with field research 3.3 Identify materials, tools, equipment and machinery required for field research, confirm cost and availability with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel 3.4 Establish and prepare field work sites for implementation of field research using the specifications of the field work design 3.5 Organise access to field research subjects at times and places suitable for data collection |
4. Conduct field research | 4.1 Undertake data collection throughout the course of field research according to the specifications of research design plan and chosen methodologies 4.2 Monitor field research for accuracy and compliance to research design 4.3 Record all research data accurately using the specifications of the research design |
5. Assess practical application of research outcomes | 5.1 Analyse research data for categories, themes, trends, patterns and significant information 5.2 Create quantitative and qualitative records of research data analysis 5.3 Synthesise research findings and draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoned arguments 5.4 Assess the meaning of research outcomes for practical application, based on conclusions drawn from the field research |
6. Report field research findings | 6.1 Determine desired actions from field research 6.2 Determine target audience for field research reporting 6.3 Draft research report and obtain feedback 6.4 Publish and circulate field research report |