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 AHCSOL402A, 'Develop a soil use map for a property'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop a soil use map for a property' 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. Collect information for soil mapping | 1.1. Confirm soil samples were collected for off-site assessment by soil testing agencies using recommended procedures. 1.2. The information on the physical characteristics of the soil is collected. 1.3. The information on the chemical characteristics of the soil is collected. 1.4. The information about biological characteristics of the soil is collected. 1.5. The acceptable soil parameters for specified plants are determined from published data and historical records. 1.6. Information about areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity on the property is collected. 1.7. Research outcomes are collated in accordance with enterprise record keeping procedures. |
2. Analyse soil information | 2.1. The soil types of the sample area are classified according to standards for soil classification. 2.2. Collected results are compared with established parameters for actual or proposed land use and production. 2.3. Soil characteristics are evaluated to determine whether they can be altered to meet land use needs. 2.4. The Readily Available Water (RAW) values for irrigation sites are determined in line with industry standards. |
3. Plot topography and soil survey data on property map | 3.1. Interpreted results are mapped in an established format according to enterprise guidelines. 3.2. Potential uses of the soil for purposes of land classing, land capability, areas of cultural significance and habitats of biodiversity are identified. 3.3. Property boundaries and property features are defined. 3.4. Paddocks or irrigation areas are identified. 3.5. Contour or spot level information is plotted. 3.6. Soil sampling sites are plotted on map. 3.7. Soil profile and irrigation characteristics for each sampling site and/or irrigation area are described and indexed to the map. 3.8. The RAW values for irrigation sites are indexed to the map. 3.9. Areas of specific concern are plotted on the map and descriptions are indexed to the map. |