Inspect a seed crop for quality assurance purposes

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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
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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 AHCSDP405, 'Inspect a seed crop for quality assurance purposes'.
Google Links
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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. Prepare for field inspection

1.1 Research paddock history and crop type before inspection

1.2 Determine inspection date according to suitable crop growth stage and related activities

1.3 Arrange a suitable time for crop inspection with grower

1.4 Check and prepare vehicle, machinery, equipment and recording materials before undertaking crop inspection

2. Undertake a visual analysis of a commercial seed crop

2.1 Identify weed species visually and record weed counts or density

2.2 Inspect visually and record insect/disease damage

2.3 Inspect visually and record the varietal identity of crop

2.4 Inspect visually and record varietal purity of crop, i.e. the presence of off-types

2.5 Estimate yield by counting crop plants using a quadrat or rule

3. Complete an inspection report

3.1 Document and analyse results of visual inspection

3.2 Determine the quality and suitability of the crop for commercial and/or regulatory production

3.3 Record the determination in a crop inspection report and forward to relevant parties

4. Complete decontamination procedure prior to leaving site

4.1 Check and clean vehicles, machinery and equipment of seeds, soil and other contaminants

4.2 Check and clean clothing and footwear of seeds, soil and other contaminants

4.3 Dispose of contaminants and other foreign materials