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 AHCPMG301A, 'Control weeds'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Control weeds' 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. Assess weed infestation | 1.1. Identify the scope and size of the weed infestation that adversely impacts on the landscape. 1.2. Identify weeds and record details of the weeds and beneficial organisms. 1.3. Identify tolerable levels of infestation according to client, market, environmental and IPM requirements. 1.4. Determine if plant health or growth requirements are compromised by level of infestation. 1.5. Seek professional advice if required in the assessment of the weed infestation. |
2. Plan control measures | 2.1. Determine suitable control options according to Integrated Pest Management principles and industry practice. 2.2. Identify the hazards, assess and control risks to others and the environment. 2.3. Identify appropriate tools, equipment and machinery for the planned control measure. 2.4. Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 2.5. Prepare a control plan for the control measure/strategy. |
3. Implement control measures | 3.1. Implement control measures in accordance with IPM principles, industry practice and control plan. 3.2. Ensure that control measures minimise non-target damage. 3.3. Maintain records of the control measure/s applied. |
4. Monitor control measures | 4.1. Monitor control measures to identify signs of adverse impact on humans, animals, non-target plants or environment. 4.2. Assess effectiveness of control measures in accordance with IPM guidelines and/or available industry standards. 4.3. Record assessment of control measures and report to client or organisation. |