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 AHCTRF204, 'Support turf establishment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Support turf establishment' 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. Prepare to establish a planted area | 1.1 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery for planting 1.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 1.3 Identify the environmental implications of the turf establishment program |
2. Prepare the planting area | 2.1 Determine layout of services before undertaking earthworks 2.2 Control existing weeds 2.3 Check soil for moisture, tilth, compactness, depth and organic matter 2.4 Apply soil additives as instructed 2.5 Rake the surface evenly to achieve a consistent surface and level as required 2.6 Water the planting site 2.7 Remove and disposed of debris and rubbish |
3. Plant turf | 3.1 Inspect turf plant material before planting and discard material with defects 3.2 Ensure seed is evenly distributed over the whole planting area with no overlap or areas missed 3.3 Rake surface evenly and water thoroughly 3.4 Position sods and roll evenly onto a moist surface 3.5 Water newly laid turf thoroughly to encourage establishment |
4. Provide post-planting care | 4.1 Protect the site from animals, pedestrian and vehicular traffic 4.2 Roll the site evenly and efficiently with no disturbance 4.3 Mow turf according to a specified pattern and height 4.4 Apply top dressing evenly to the required depth over the whole area and is work or rub into the surface 4.5 Water dry or under-watered plants 4.6 Check watering patterns for dry spots |
5. Complete establishment of the planted area | 5.1 Remove and dispose of waste material 5.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery 5.3 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout and on completion of work 5.4 Record and report work outcomes to the supervisor |