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 NWP362B, 'Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation' 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 |
1Assess sites for reclaimed water irrigation. | 1.1 Identify soil/water interactions and soil properties important for plant growth. 1.2 Identify soil sampling sites, collect samples and conduct soil testing. 1.3 Classify soils using field texture, pH and structure analysis. 1.4 Monitor and determine the water holding capacity of the soil. |
2Assess quality of reclaimed water for irrigation. | 2.1 Sample and test reclaimed water and interpret quality parameters. 2.2 Determine crops suitable for the quality of reclaimed water and site conditions. |
3Implement reclaimed water irrigation. | 3.1 Identify basic features of irrigation systems. 3.2 Operate and maintain irrigation equipment according to organisational requirements. 3.3 Identify and apply irrigation scheduling options for reclaimed water. 3.4 Use crop factors and climate data to produce water budgets. 3.5 Apply irrigation water and collect and monitor tail water or runoff according to organisational and statutory requirements. |
4Respond to water or soil quality issues. | 4.1 Develop irrigation management options to respond to water quality issues. 4.2 Identify and apply requirements and options for soil ameliorants. 4.3 Monitor infiltration and drainage according to organisational requirements. |
5Compile reclaimed water irrigation records. | 5.1 Compile reports to meet organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 5.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. |