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 AHCSDT402A, 'Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare and maintain a seed reference collection' 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. Acquire responsibility for a seed reference collection | 1.1 Standard operating procedures for maintaining a seed reference collection are reviewed. 1.2 Existing seed reference materials are checked to ensure labels and records are up to date. 1.3 Seed collection complies with industry protocols. 1.4 Procedures for introducing new seeds to the collection are confirmed. 1.5 Record keeping and staff access arrangements are established. |
2. Maintain a seed reference collection | 2.1 Storage conditions are reviewed to ensure that they comply with SOPs. 2.2 Storage conditions are monitored to ensure seeds remain in good condition. 2.3 Collection and records are updated as new seeds are added. 2.4 Indicators of deterioration of seed in collection are advised to management. |
3. Update the reference collection | 3.1 Information about seed is documented and added to the reference collection. 3.2 Reference collection is updated as new seeds are identified according to enterprise guidelines. 3.3 New materials are sourced as required to maintain currency and relevance of the collection. |
4. Provide seed reference materials on request | 4.1 Seed reference material is provided, in accordance with enterprise policy , with action taken to prevent contamination. 4.2 External requests for access to the seed reference collection are verified and approved by manager before being processed. 4.3 Records of access to collection and removal of seeds from collection are maintained. |
5. Maintain a safe work environment | 5.1 Safety and biosecurity protocols are observed when handling and processing seed reference materials. 5.2 Redundant, diseased and outdated seed is disposed of safely and appropriately. |