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 AHCWOL401A, 'Determine wool classing strategies'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Determine wool classing strategies' 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. Source information for input to classing strategies | 1.1. Information on previous year's clip preparation and sale results is obtained, including classer's specification, test results, skirting ratios, AWEX-ID, sale prices, and any grower or processor feedback. 1.2. Information on growing and management history for the mobs over the last twelve months is obtained from the grower. 1.3. Current market trends and premiums and discounts are researched. 1.4. Current recommendations appropriate to the specific wool clip are identified in the Code of Practice for Preparation of Australian Wool Clips. 1.5. Current specific exporter and processor requirements and limitations are obtained and relevant details recorded. 1.6. Marketing and selling methods and end uses for the wool are identified from the marketing plan and their implications on clip preparation are determined. 1.7. Estimated prices for specific lines are identified from market information. 1.8. Factors that will influence the classing process in the organisation are identified. |
2. Develop strategies for classing this clip | 2.1. Fleece type is identified and suitable fleece, skirting and oddment lines are set up according to industry guidelines. 2.2. Clip preparation methods and standards are selected to suit the fleece type and market requirements in consultation with the manager and other shed personnel. 2.3. Operating procedures that eliminate contamination are selected and adopted. 2.4. Wool classing procedures, methods and criteria are selected in line with fleece type, market requirements and industry standards. 2.5. Shed layout and facilities are selected that will permit efficient workflow. 2.6. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls determined. 2.7. Requirements for labelling and placement of bins and containers are selected. |
3. Communicate classing strategy | 3.1. The shed layout, equipment and facilities required are prepared and requirements for clip preparation are conveyed to shed staff. 3.2. Clip preparation methods and classing procedures are clearly communicated to, and confirmed with, the wool handlers. |
4. Review the success of the strategies for the clip | 4.1. Classed clips are analysed and strategies reviewed based on lines made, AWEX-ID, test results, selling costs and prices obtained. 4.2. Alternative clip preparation and classing strategies are compared for profitability of the clip. 4.3. Conclusions and actions of review processes are incorporated into future classing decisions and instructions to shed staff. 4.4. Review of classing and marketing alternatives is discussed with owner/manager. |