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 RTC5504A, 'Develop a management plan for a designated area'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop a management plan for a designated area' 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
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Define the need for a management plan | 1.1 | Management plan objectives are identified for the designated area. |
1.2 | Brief is agreed in consultation with client. | ||
1.3 | Planning team including specialists and consultants is identified. | ||
2 | Undertake preliminary planning activities | 2.1 | Major stakeholders are identified. |
2.2 | Availability of specialists to assist in management planning work is ascertained and contracts are prepared where required. | ||
2.3 | Timelines for development of the management plan and reporting arrangements to client are established. | ||
2.4 | Resources required for the development of management strategies are identified. | ||
3 | Prepare a site description | 3.1 | Landscape values of the area are identified and mapped. |
3.2 | Physical features and characteristics of the area are identified and mapped. | ||
3.3 | Land uses, including current, cultural, and historical modifications, are researched and their effects on the natural resource area are determined and recorded. | ||
3.4 | Physical condition of site is assessed and documented | ||
3.5 | Biological characteristics of the site are documented. | ||
4 | Analyse site information and description | 4.1 | Information is evaluated in terms of core principles and objectives. |
4.2 | Documents produced including plans, technical reports and maps. | ||
4.3 | Priorities and key conservation issues are determined. | ||
4.4 | Longitudinal projections of continuing impacts are prepared. | ||
4.5 | Land capability is assessed. | ||
4.6 | Opportunities and constraints to meeting planning objectives and goals are identified and documented. | ||
4.7 | Presentation to stakeholders/clients is undertaken and feedback incorporated into planning documentation. | ||
5 | Identify management strategies | 5.1 | Management strategies are identified that address defined objectives. |
5.2 | Management strategies are designed to alleviate existing impacts or to target management actions. | ||
5.3 | Management strategies are costed and compared to existing budgets and available resources. | ||
5.4 | Staging of work is planned to prioritise outcomes and management resource allocation. | ||
5.5 | Consultation with stakeholders/clients is undertaken and feedback incorporated into planning documentation. | ||
6 | Prepare the management plan | 6.1 | Site information and management strategies are documented into a draft management plan for consultation. |
6.2 | Consultation with stakeholders and clients is undertaken according to enterprise guidelines. | ||
6.3 | Changes are made to the draft plan, and a final plan is prepared and presented to client | ||