Prepare growing media

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 AHCSOL301A, 'Prepare growing media'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare growing media' 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

1. Confirm specifications of growing media

1.1. Various media components are investigated for specific plant requirements.

1.2. Components of a growing media are determined by plant requirements and accepted industry practice.

1.3. Nutrient requirements are determined for growing period.

1.4. Different sources of nutrients are investigated for their suitability.

1.5. Growing media analysed for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to determine suitability for plants.

1.6. Sterilisation methods of the growing media are determined.

2. Prepare and store growing media

2.1. Growing media composition established.

2.2. Work is undertaken according to OHS legislation and codes of practice requirements.

2.3. Required equipment is maintained in a safe, clean and effective condition.

2.4. Components are stored in a safe and hygienic manner and in a non-contaminated environment.

2.5. Components are identified and weighed, mixed and incorporated into the growing media in accordance with production requirements.

2.6. Waste is handled and disposed of safely in accordance with relevant legislation and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.

2.7. Work is undertaken according to OHS legislation and codes of practice requirements.

2.8. Media is stored in safe and hygienic manner in accordance with enterprise standards.

2.9. Records are kept in accordance with enterprise standards.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCSOL301A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33210 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC30710 - Certificate III in Horticulture
  • AHC31110 - Certificate III in Production Nursery
  • AHC31010 - Certificate III in Parks and Gardens