Inspect a seed crop for quality assurance purposes

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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
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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 AHCSDP405A, 'Inspect a seed crop for quality assurance purposes'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for field inspection

1.1 Inspection date according to suitable crop growth stage and related activities is established.

1.2 A suitable time for crop inspection is arranged with grower.

1.3 Vehicle, machinery, equipment and recording materials are checked and prepared prior to undertaking crop inspection.

1.4 Paddock history and crop type is researched prior to inspection.

2. Undertake a visual analysis of a commercial seed crop

2.1 Weed species are visually identified, and weed counts or density are recorded.

2.2 Insect/disease damage is visually inspected and recorded.

2.3 Varietal identity of crop is visually inspected and recorded.

2.4 Varietal purity of crop (presence of off-types) is visually inspected and recorded.

2.5 Quadrat or rule is used to count crop plants to estimate yield.

3. Complete an inspection report

3.1 Results of visual inspection are documented and analysed.

3.2 A determination is made on the quality and suitability of the crop for commercial and/or regulatory production.

3.3 Determination is recorded in a crop inspection report and is forwarded to relevant parties.

4. Complete decontamination procedure prior to leaving site

4.1 Vehicles, machinery and equipment are checked and cleaned of seeds, soil and other contaminants.

4.2 Clothing and footwear is checked and cleaned of seeds, soil and other contaminants.

4.3 Contaminants and other foreign materials are handled and disposed appropriately.