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 AHCWAT502A, 'Manage water systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage water systems' 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. Determine the feasibility of using or up-grading irrigation system | 1.1. Water resources and drainage implications are assessed to determine suitability for irrigation. 1.2. Water quality and treatment requirements are determined. 1.3. Water requirements and most suitable application systems are determined for each crop/plant type and area, and for each soil type. 1.4. Other water requirements, such as climate control, are determined. 1.5. Soil types are assessed to determine suitability for irrigation and the range of crop/plant types that could be grown. 1.6. Drainage requirements are determined in relation to each soil and crop/plant type and type of irrigation system. 1.7. Performance data, audit reports, environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) data for existing systems are assessed if available. 1.8. Information is obtained from irrigation specialists on all relevant aspects of irrigation design. 1.9. Available irrigation system types and components are assessed and costed, and a decision is made on the particular system to be used or upgrades to existing system. |
2. Install or modify an irrigation and drainage system as necessary | 2.1. Materials and equipment making up the system are determined and acquired. 2.2. Irrigation system is installed using advice, as necessary, from irrigation specialists. 2.3. Checking that irrigation and drainage systems are supervised to ensure there are no leaks or blockages; that the water is being evenly distributed; that drainage is effective and the system is in good working order. |
3. Evaluate irrigation system performance | 3.1. Plant growth /yield increases from irrigation are determined and valued. 3.2. Costs of irrigation are calculated. 3.3. Cost benefit of irrigation is determined and compared with alternative systems/approaches. |