Water mushroom crops

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 AHCPHT208A, 'Water mushroom crops'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Water mushroom crops' 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. Prepare to use watering equipment.

1.1. Watering equipment components are assembled and checked for serviceability, and pre-operational checks are conducted according to farm procedures.

1.2. Watering equipment is connected to water supply.

1.3. Chemicals are added to water according to supervisor instructions and farm procedures.

1.4. Water meter for the area to be watered is read and result is recorded according to farm procedures.

1.5. Rooms that require watering are identified from supervisor instructions.

1.6. Required watering pattern is identified according to supervisor instructions and farm procedures.

1.7. PPE and clothing are selected and used.

1.8. OHS hazards associated with watering mushroom crops are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise the risks to self and others.

2. Operate watering equipment.

2.1. Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are applied and followed as required by farm procedures and supervisor instructions.

2.2. Water pressure delivered through the equipment is checked and adjusted to farm standard or manufacturer instructions to ensure correct spray or droplet pattern is achieved throughout the watering operation.

2.3. Water is provided in the correct quantity and pressure and is evenly distributed with minimum waste and minimum adverse environmental impact.

2.4. Faults or variations from required settings or farm quality standards observed at any stage in the process are reported to supervisor and remedial action is carried out as directed.

3. Finalise watering operations

3.1. Water meter for the area that has been watered is read and actual amount of water used is recorded according to farm procedures.

3.2. Watering equipment is disconnected from water supply and returned to storage area.

3.3. Watering equipment is checked for serviceability for future use and any requirement for maintenance or replacement of equipment or components is reported to supervisor according to farm procedures.

3.4. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCPHT208A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC20310 - Certificate II in Production Horticulture