Plan conservation earthworks

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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 AHCSAW503, 'Plan conservation earthworks'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan conservation earthworks' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish client needs

1.1 Consult with land holder regarding the proposed land use

1.2 Review and discuss the catchment characteristics with consideration of the proposed land use

1.3 Explain to the landholder how legislation and policies impact on the project

1.4 Determine budget constraints for the project

1.5 Discuss the possible strategies with the landholder

1.6 Confirm the proposed land use and agreed strategy with landholder in writing

2. Develop the strategy to utilise earthworks

2.1 Confirm property ownership and boundary by checking maps and titles

2.2 Determine profile of catchment from survey and aerial photographs

2.3 Develop earthworks concept that is consistent with industry principles and selection criteria

2.4 Establish final water disposal points in line with proposed strategy

2.5 Test proposed location of structures by survey and discuss with landholder

2.6 Document preferred strategy

3. Prepare a detailed works plan

3.1 Apply selection criteria for earthwork structures or measures that align with industry standards

3.2 Cost project and develop schedule for plan

3.3 Communicate design of relevant structures with specific details to qualified designer

3.4 Prepare and present plan and relevant documentation


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCSAW503 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC51110 - Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC51116 - Diploma of Conservation and Land Management