Gin Cotton

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 LMTCG2002A, 'Gin Cotton'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Gin Cotton' 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 Check seed cotton for moisture

1.1 Appropriate test equipment is prepared and checked

1.2 Seed cotton is tested formoisture content and results recorded or reported according to workplace procedures

2 Evaluate trash condition of cotton modules

2.1 Types of trash in the cotton seed are identified

2.2 Trash types are quantified relative to cotton processing requirements

2.3 Outcome of evaluation is recorded or reported

3 Operate cotton ginning machinery

3.1 All necessary settings and preparation for machinery operation are identified and assessed in accordance with specification and workplace standard procedures

3.2 Ginning machinery is started in accordance with workplace standard operating procedures

3.3 Work area around machinery is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and safety requirements

3.4 Machinery is stopped or shut down in accordance with all OHS practices and workplace standard operating procedures

4 Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Minor running problems are identified and reported in accordance with workplace and machinery manufacturer procedures

4.2 Major machinery or product faults are reported

4.3 Minor maintenance and cleaning are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

5 Dispose of waste materials

5.1 Waste is kept to a minimum through correct application of workplace run out procedures

5.2 Waste is recycled where possible

5.3 Machine waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental and safety procedures

6 Monitor product quality

6.1 Quality requirements for cotton ginning are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process

6.2 Cotton flow is monitored to meet enterprise standard operating procedures

6.3 Cotton quality is visually checked continuously to ensure standard is maintained

6.4 Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported

7 Communicate process information

7.1 Records and other documentation are clearly and accurately completed where required

7.2 Information regarding production status or problems is accurately transferred between changes in shifts


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMTCG2002A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMT40207 - Certificate IV in Cotton Ginning
  • LMT30307 - Certificate III in Cotton Ginning
  • LMT20407 - Certificate II in Cotton Ginning