Manage an aquaculture research trial

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Assessment Tool
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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
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
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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 SFIAQU506, 'Manage an aquaculture research trial'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop a research trial

1.1 Identify and document aquaculture problem or opportunity

1.2 Consult and inform relevant staff and management about the problem or opportunity

1.3 Develop a central hypothesis or research trial question

1.4 Develop the experimental design according to accepted scientific principles and statistical validity

1.5 Engage external experts to assist in experiment design in line with workplace practices

2. Plan farm research trial

2.1 Identify materials and infrastructure for research trial

2.2 Develop a budget for research trial

2.3 Present experimental design, materials, infrastructure and budgets to management and relevant staff

2.4 Ensure procedures for research trial meet health and safety and environmental requirements

3. Conduct research trial procedures

3.1 Communicate monitoring procedures for research trial to relevant staff

3.2 Apply all treatments in the agreed experimental design to corresponding replicates

3.3 Gather and collate data generated in the agreed experimental design

3.4 Check research trial infrastructure for faults according to workplace procedures

3.5 Record and report general observations to the manager

4. Record and analyse relevant data

4.1 Record data gathered from research trial in an agreed format

4.2 Analyse data using an appropriate analytical tool and assistance from external expert

5. Present research trial findings

5.1 Compile and format research trial findings according to the communications strategy within documented trial plan

5.2 Communicate findings to relevant staff and other stakeholders according to the communications strategy on research trial

5.3 Seek feedback from relevant staff and other stakeholders about potential implementation of positive results and recommendations from the research trial