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 AHCSDT410, 'Perform a seed vigour test'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform a seed vigour test' 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. Prepare for a seed vigour test | 1.1 Review test request to identify samples to be tested, required test methods and equipment 1.2 Clean and calibrate equipment and working space to enterprise standards |
2. Receive and prepare samples | 2.1 Log samples using standard operating procedures (SOPs) 2.2 Record sample description, compare with specification and report discrepancies 2.3 Prepare samples in accordance with testing method requirements 2.4 Maintain traceability of samples from receipt to reporting of results 2.5 Ensure control samples are prepared to enterprise guidelines if they are being used |
3. Check equipment before use | 3.1 Set up equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements 3.2 Perform pre-use and safety checks 3.3 Identify and report faulty or unsafe components and equipment 3.4 Check equipment calibration using specified standards and procedures 3.5 Quarantine out of calibration equipment and instruments 3.6 Ensure reagents required for the test are available and meet quality requirements |
4. Conduct test | 4.1 Determine the test method to be used according to the type of seed or as requested by the person requesting the test 4.2 Clean equipment and maintain in a clean state 4.3 Prepare a working sample and replicates using mixing and dividing processes 4.4 Prepare, place and/or treat seed to suit test method requirements 4.5 Measure or count and record results as determined by test method |
5. Evaluate test results | 5.1 Count the number of seeds or seedlings with required characteristics in each replicate 5.2 Calculate the percentage of seed or seedlings with required characteristics in each replicate and determine average percentage across all replicates 5.3 Report result of seed vigour test |
6. Process and interpret data | 6.1 Record test data noting atypical observations 6.2 Record and report results 6.3 Interpret trends in data or results and report out of specification or atypical results 6.4 Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results |
7. Maintain a safe work environment | 7.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment 7.2 Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts 7.3 Collect laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal 7.4 Clean and maintain equipment and store equipment and reagents |
8. Maintain laboratory records | 8.1 Enter approved data into laboratory information management system 8.2 Maintain confidentiality and security of enterprise information and laboratory data 8.3 Maintain equipment and calibration logs |