Prepare seedbed

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 FPIFGM2202B, 'Prepare seedbed'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare seedbed' 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. Select site preparation techniques

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to preparing seedbeds are identified and followed

1.2. Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations

1.3. Work order is reviewed and checked as required with appropriate personnel

1.4. Range of appropriate seedbed preparation techniques is evaluated and preferred technique is selected and recommended

1.5. Analysis and recommendations are documented and prepared in an appropriate format for approval

1.6. Required approvals are identified, sought and obtained from appropriate personnel

1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

2. Plan and prepare site

2.1. Site preparation plan is determined and developed in line with work order and environmental requirements

2.2. Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled

2.3. Site plan is documented and prepared in the appropriate style and format

2.4. Seedbed is prepared using appropriate techniques in line with site plan

2.5. Seedbed preparation is monitored and adjustments are made as required to accommodate contingencies in line with site plan and organisational and environmental requirements

2.6. Limitations are identified and assistance is sought as required in line with workplace procedures

3. Survey and review seedbed

3.1. Seedbed is surveyed in line with workplace procedures and organisational guidelines

3.2. Survey results are collated and reviewed, and remedial action is undertaken as required

3.3. Site preparation is assessed and evaluated to confirm that techniques, methodologies and budgets are in line with site plan and work order

3.4. Recommendations for improving methods and techniques used to prepare seedbeds are documented

3.5. Seedbed preparation process is recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel


Qualifications and Skillsets

FPIFGM2202B appears in the following qualifications:

  • FPI20105 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
  • FPI20111 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
  • FPI20113 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management