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 AHCSDP303, 'Maintain seed crops'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Maintain seed 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Assess seed crop | 1.1 Monitor crops to assess their condition and needs and report observations 1.2 Identify, monitor and report pests and diseases at nominated threshold levels 1.3 Establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture in consultation with directions 1.4 Use soil probe to measure moisture levels and soil water percentage calculated |
2. Apply fertiliser and amendments | 2.1 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 2.2 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.3 Apply specialist sprays according to label directions and industry standards for growth stages 2.4 Carry out chipping or spot spraying as required 2.5 Assess, record and report crop growth stages 2.6 Apply water according to the identified need 2.7 Undertake all applications in the full consideration of adverse environmental impacts |
3. Monitor crop condition, growth and requirements | 3.1 Monitor crop maturity and report the possible need for further applications 3.2 Monitor the health of the crop and report deviation from expected growth and vigour 3.3 Report observations of crop ripening for the timing of harvest to be determined by contractors and property manager |
4. Complete cleaning and hygiene operations | 4.1 Clean equipment in accordance with certified seed procedures 4.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work 4.3 Complete records and documentation |