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 AHCSOL501A, 'Monitor and manage soils for production'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Monitor and manage soils for production' 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. Research information about soil | 1.1. Soil type, characteristics and properties are researched and analysed for relevance to enterprise requirements. 1.2. Particular soil properties, identified as relevant to the enterprise, are researched for further enquiry. 1.3. Acceptable soil physical and chemical parameters for a specified crop are determined from published data and historical records. 1.4. Relevant properties of soils and areas of homogenous soils are identified for testing. 1.5. Soil sampling is conducted across a representative sampling area of the whole production area. 1.6. Soil samples are collected, packaged, accurately labelled and dispatched according to testing agency requirements. |
2. Apply information from soil testing to production and/or management plan | 2.1. Soil types of the sample area are classified according to standards for soil classification. 2.2. Results from soil testing are compared with the identified soil physical and chemical parameters for the specified crop. 2.3. Results from soil testing are compared with soil records and production history. 2.4. The comparative results are reviewed and differences recorded and charted. 2.5. Production or management plan is developed and testing results and comparative results are recorded. |
3. Develop soil amendment practices | 3.1. Soil properties capable of being ameliorated are identified for action. 3.2. Relevant soil ameliorants or cultural practices are identified and included in production/management plan. 3.3. Soil ameliorants are quantified and purchased. 3.4. Soil ameliorating activities are costed and included in production/management plan. |
4. Monitor soil amendment practices | 4.1. Areas of ameliorant activities are sampled for testing across a representative sampling area. 4.2. Results are analysed to measure the performance of soil amelioration activities. 4.3. Monitoring program is recorded and included in the production/management plan. |
5. Review and document the soil management plan | 5.1. Analysis of the sampling methods is recorded and methods amended as required. 5.2. Monitoring program is reviewed, amended for effectiveness and recorded. 5.3. Production/management plan is documented incorporating reviews and reports. |