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 RTF3036A, 'Plan and establish plant displays'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Plan and establish plant displays' 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 | Prepare plans for plant displays | 1.1 | Display site is inspected for aesthetic, environmental and physical attributes. |
1.2 | OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor. | ||
1.3 | Location and projected life of display are identified on the display plan. | ||
1.4 | Plant types suitable for aesthetic effects, environmental and physical attributes are identified on the display plan. | ||
1.5 | Actions, timelines and work organisation are identified on the display plan in consultation with the supervisor. | ||
1.6 | Availability of plants, materials and services for preparing the display are confirmed. | ||
1.7 | Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to the display plan and enterprise work procedures. | ||
1.8 | Suitable safety equipment is selected, and used. | ||
2 | Select plants | 2.1 | Plants selected are healthy and vigorous and comply with enterprise specifications for quality. |
2.2 | Number and size of plants are selected according to the display plan. | ||
2.3 | Plants selected display the ability to survive in the display position for the length of the display. | ||
3 | Place plants | 3.1 | Plants are placed in a pattern specified by the plan. |
3.2 | Accessories and materials are chosen as specified in the plan. | ||
3.3 | Work is undertaken according to OHS requirements. | ||
4 | Maintain plants | 4.1 | Health of the plants is monitored to ensure retain optimum appearance. |
4.2 | Plants are fertilised and watered to maintain optimum health and appearance. | ||
4.3 | Plants are replaced when no longer at optimum health and appearance. | ||
4.4 | Rubbish, litter and decaying material are removed from plants, pots and surrounds to maintain optimum appearance of display. | ||