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 AHCSUS501, 'Develop and manage a plan for sustainable supply and use of water on a farm'.
- 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 for sustainable supply and use of water on a farm' 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. Develop a plan for strategic and sustainable use of water on the farm | 1.1 Determine the feasibility of trading water on the short term profitability of the farm and the long term implications 1.2 Contact the authorities to determine rules and regulations for the trading and use of water 1.3 Investigate the availability of different classes of water and the regulations for its use and select suitable crops for each class 1.4 Select appropriate recycling options in the whole farm plan 1.5 Analyse purification options on the basis of their merits and suitability for the environment and the enterprise 1.6 Evaluate information from water management specialists and incorporate in relevant aspects of water management 1.7 Review options, develop and implement strategies to use water efficiently by computer controlled irrigation systems and remote operation |
2. Design a water supply and management system for the farm | 2.1 Identify planning parameters that affect the design of the water system 2.2 Carry out water testing to determine the suitability for stock, crops, pesticide and domestic use 2.3 Draw a plan and layout of a farm water system, including provision for drainage, recycling and back up water supply |
3. Develop and implement a plan to protect watercourses and water quality on the farm | 3.1 Develop a strategy to protect the areas susceptible to degradation and contamination 3.2 Identify the environmental implication of water use and run off 3.3 Work with community groups to plan a strategy for water quality improvement in the district 3.4 Develop a strategy to improve the biodiversity of water storage areas and watercourses |