Prepare a working sample

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 AHCSDT301A, 'Prepare a working sample'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare a working sample' 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

1. Receive submitted sample

1.1 Submitted sample is received and verified with submitted documentation according to enterprise guidelines.

1.2 Supervisor is notified if type, condition or quantity of sample is unsatisfactory.

1.3 Required paperwork is checked and labelling and data entry is completed.

1.4 Submitted sample is prepared for testing as soon as practicable.

1.5 Submitted sample is handled and, if necessary, stored under optimum species specific conditions.

2. Reduce sample

2.1 Working area and equipment are checked for cleanliness.

2.2 Submitted sample is reduced to equal or greater than the size required for working sample.

2.3 Sample reduction is undertaken using prescribed apparatus and methods.

2.4 Mechanical dividers are used where appropriate.

2.5 Working sample is presented for testing.

2.6 Labelling and records are completed.

3. Store working sample after testing

3.1 Records and labels for tested samples are checked and verified before storing.

3.2 Samples where live insects have been detected are handled according to enterprise guidelines before storage.

3.3 Samples are stored after testing in environmental conditions that minimise changes in seed quality traits.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCSDT301A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33512 - Certificate III in Seed Testing