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 AHCPHT502A, 'Develop a horticultural production plan'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop a horticultural production plan' 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. Carry out preliminary planning activities | 1.1. Client preferences and requirements for the horticultural product are understood and confirmed according to enterprise marketing and business plans. 1.2. The production site is assessed for growing environment factors, services and site modifications. 1.3. Research is conducted into the characteristics and growing requirements of plant species and cultivars, legal attributes of the production site, and local by-laws and restrictions that may affect the production plan. 1.4. Sustainable land use issues that may affect planned production are identified and, if necessary, reported to relevant personnel for further research. 1.5. Production targets are set that are consistent with the marketing strategy and business plan. 1.6. Production requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of the product are determined. 1.7. A preliminary plan that reflects client preferences and requirements, and takes into account site factors and any identified sustainable land use requirements, is developed and presented to appropriate personnel for discussion and approval. |
2. Determine the requirements of horticultural production | 2.1. Plant species and cultivars that are appropriate to the site and consistent with the agreed preliminary plan are identified, and the required quantity calculated, costed and availability confirmed with the supplier. 2.2. Plant establishment procedures consistent with the agreed preliminary plan are selected according to the characteristics and growing requirements of available plant materials, site factors, resources and equipment available and the sustainable land use factors affecting the success of production. 2.3. Design of the production site includes irrigation and drainage systems, and takes into account the growing requirements of plants and sustainable land use practices. 2.4. Cultural management of the growing environment from planting to harvest is provided for according to client requirements, site capabilities and enterprise standards, and encourages optimal growth. 2.5. Harvesting dates to meet market deadlines are determined according to enterprise policies. 2.6. Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the establishment of the production site, propagation of plants, planting, cultural management of the growing environment, harvesting and post-harvest care are identified, costed and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel. 2.7. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with production activities are identified, risks assessed and controls developed according to enterprise guidelines, costed and documented in the plan. 2.8. Policy concerning out-of-standard products is identified according to enterprise customer service, quality assurance policies and marketing strategy. |
3. Schedule production activities | 3.1. Staged implementation and development of product are outlined, where appropriate, with access for future works provided for according to client, enterprise and site requirements. 3.2. Timelines for preparations, the establishment of the production site, propagation of plants, planting, cultural management of the growing environment, harvesting and post-harvest care are determined taking into account the needs of the plant species and cultivars, the softscape and hardscape components, site conditions and any other planning requirements. 3.3. Timing within the plan ensures that available enterprise production facilities and space are effectively and efficiently utilised. 3.4. Marketing is planned and scheduled according to the production schedule and marketing strategy. |
4. Plan monitoring of the production plan | 4.1. Production activities to be monitored, the format for recording factors, frequency of monitoring and the thresholds for remedial action are determined according to enterprise and industry quality assurance policies. 4.2. Required remedial action is documented for implementation by staff according to enterprise and industry quality assurance policies. 4.3. Effectiveness of the monitoring system is reviewed on a regular basis according to enterprise and industry quality assurance policies. 4.4. The production program is compared with feedback and projections from clients according to sound business practice. |
5. Prepare and document the production plan and specification | 5.1. Detailed plan, specifications and quotation are prepared based on horticultural conventions and the requirements of production, and presented to appropriate personnel for acceptance. 5.2. Scaled production site plan is produced which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel according to enterprise standards. 5.3. Detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for production are developed and documented. |