Research and interpret requirements for a permaculture project

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 AHCPER507, 'Research and interpret requirements for a permaculture project'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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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. Select appropriate research strategies

1.1 Select and justify appropriate research methods for the requirements of the permaculture project and the available resources

1.2 Develop and justify a research question or hypothesis

1.3 Select a combination of research methods to promote the validity of the outcomes

1.4 Negotiate the selection of research strategies with key people

2. Gather information

2.1 Identify relevant information sources and review relevant and credible literature related to the research topic

2.2 Assess and analyse legislative requirements impacting on the project

2.3 Identify government departments and agencies with a potential interest in the permaculture project

2.4 Collect and catalogue information from a wide range of sources

3. Consult with key people

3.1 Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues relating to the permaculture project

3.2 Review information, check for accuracy and identify the need for further information and follow-up

3.3 Liaise with key people, where required

3.4 Undertake community consultations following agreed practices and protocols

4. Organise and analyse information

4.1 Organise data generated by the research

4.2 Check the results against other available research

4.3 Look for patterns, observations and explanations and interpret them against the context

4.4 Clearly explain the concepts being analysed to key people and continue with community consultations

5. Report the findings of the research

5.1 Report complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis

5.2 Provide opportunities for the validation of the research findings using a range of different processes

5.3 Report the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format

5.4 Make the research available to all key people and those who have an interest in the project


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCPER507 appears in the following qualifications: