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 AHCPHT405A, 'Manage mushroom substrate preparation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage mushroom substrate preparation' 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. Confirm status of system requirements for mushroom substrate preparation | 1.1. Mushroom substrate preparation processes are overseen and managed to ensure that work is performed according to farm procedures, and that all equipment is operated according to manufacturer instructions and at a speed that maintains safe and continuous operation. 1.2. Details of quantities of substrate required and dates/times to be achieved for each process stage are determined and communicated to personnel involved in the various stages of substrate preparation. 1.3. Availability, quality, serviceability, and cleanliness of all rooms, work areas, machinery, equipment and materials required for mushroom substrate preparation are ascertained. 1.4. Staff duties and responsibilities are allocated. 1.5. Where problems with process are identified, remedial action is initiated as required and according to farm procedures. 1.6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected and used by all personnel involved in mushroom substrate processing tasks. 1.7. Impact of mushroom substrate preparation processes on other enterprise activities is determined, personnel advised and adjustments to schedules and operations are made where required and according to farm procedures. 1.8. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and hazards associated with each task are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others. 1.9. Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are determined, applied and managed as required. 1.10. All work of team is managed to ensure that it is performed according to farm procedures and in an environmentally aware and safe manner. |
2. Confirm quality and consistency of Phase II outputs | 2.1. Phase II process is managed to ensure it conforms to required production schedule and farm procedures. 2.2. Key factors and critical points are recorded. 2.3. Random representative samples of end product are taken in line with farm procedures and are dispatched to laboratory for analysis. 2.4. Test results are recorded in farm records, compared to farm standards and remedial action is taken if required. |
3. Monitor and manipulate spawning and spawn run | 3.1. Condition and quality of compost are assessed before spawning and, if required, remedial action is taken according to farm procedures. 3.2. Temperature readings are taken and recorded according to farm procedures and adjustments are made to thermostat if required. 3.3. Carbon dioxide content is measured, recorded and controlled according to farm procedures. 3.4. Spawn growth and appearance of mycelium are monitored during spawn run period. 3.5. Where supplement is to be added to substrate at spawning, product and its rate of application are selected and instructions are given to appropriate personnel. 3.6. Room hygiene and occurrence of pests and diseases are monitored and, if required, control measures are implemented according to farm procedures. |
4. Manage clean-up procedure | 4.1. Clean-up activities at the end of each process stage are managed to ensure they comply with farm procedures. 4.2. Cook-out or chemical disinfestations treatment is conducted as appropriate prior to removal of spent substrate. 4.3. Return of equipment and hand tools to storage area after cleaning, basic preventative maintenance and checking for future serviceability is monitored to ensure compliance with farm procedures. 4.4. Faults are reported to maintenance personnel for remedial action. 4.5. Inventory of all inputs is made to ensure availability of sufficient stock for future use. 4.6. Records are completed legibly and accurately according to farm procedures. 4.7. Feedback on performance is provided to personnel under supervision. 4.8. Own performance is assessed, feedback on performance sought and any required improvements are noted for future action. |