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 AHCSOL504, 'Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity' 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. Review the saline area to increase productivity | 1.1 Map the property and determine the type and severity of the salinity and install fencing to subdivide classes of land and salt affected areas for appropriate management of each area 1.2 Assess area for water logging, determine the cause and recommend strategies to divert water or drain water from the area 1.3 Review and select suitable plant and pasture species and management options available to reclaim the saline area 1.4 Calculate the cost and the beneficial returns of reclaiming the area including financial, environmental and social benefits 1.5 Outline the management for the reclaimed area to protect it at vulnerable times of the year and certain times in the plant reproduction cycle |
2. Develop a plan to manage water use and movement | 2.1 Install fencing to protect the watercourses through the property 2.2 Test and modify salinity and pH of the water entering and leaving the property 2.3 Calculate the water used by the enterprise and establish targets to reduce the quantity by improving irrigation methods and general management practices |
3. Develop a plan to protect and manage natural areas | 3.1 Plan a strategy to protect the natural area from increased salinity and other stresses that will accelerate decline 3.2 Develop strategies to increase biodiversity 3.3 Plan to manage soil structure and fertility to improve soil biota 3.4 Identify review indicators and develop the long-term plan |
4. Implement a strategy to reduce salinity in the area | 4.1 Work with adjacent properties and relevant other authorities and community groups to reduce extent and cause of local saline areas by monitoring quality and quantity of water 4.2 Monitor improvements in productivity and review against current leading edge and research developments |