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 AHCPGD501A, 'Manage plant cultural practices'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage plant cultural practices' 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. Define the plant cultural requirements of the site | 1.1. The range of plant life areas and plant species is surveyed and recorded. 1.2. Materials, equipment and labour required for implementation and maintenance are determined, acquired and maintained. 1.3. Site hazards are identified, risk assessed and appropriate controls are implemented. 1.4. Staff capability of skills and knowledge are assessed against implementation and maintenance requirements. 1.5. Staff training and development is implemented in accordance with requirements. |
2. Develop a plant cultural program for the site | 2.1. Plant cultural practices are determined over the duration of a documented planning period. 2.2. Soil types and growing media are prepared, sampled and tested through field tests by staff and laboratory tests by specialist services. 2.3. Resources are allocated and appropriate budgets are developed for the implementation period. 2.4. Specialist cultural practice services required are sourced and contracted. 2.5. Schedule of operations is developed for the implementation period. 2.6. Allowance is made in the program for environmental and cultural contingencies. |
3. Manage the implementation of the program | 3.1. Routine and contracted services are implemented. 3.2. Test results are interpreted and soils and growing media are appropriately ameliorated. 3.3. Staff are allocated, supervised and appraised for performance. 3.4. Materials and equipment are used according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and documented safe operating procedures. 3.5. Progress reports are logged detailing the on-going results of the plant cultural program. |
4. Monitor, review and document the program | 4.1. Daily workplace records, weekly or monthly expenses, and other information relevant to the plant cultural program are itemised in registers or diaries. 4.2. Costs and expenditure are evaluated against budgets and documented in a report. 4.3. Routine and contracted services are monitored, evaluated and performance audits recorded. 4.4. The plant cultural program is compared to previous programs and appropriate adjustments are made 4.5. Results are documented in a report covering all items of recorded information in the program. |