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 SFIAQUA409B, 'Implement, monitor and review stock production'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement, monitor and review stock production' 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. Implement and monitor stock production plan | 1.1. Production plan, policies and procedures are conveyed to staff for implementation. 1.2. Feed supplies are assessed against production plan and feeding schedule. 1.3. Distribution schedules are monitored and stocking rates varied, as required. 1.4. Stock growth or production is monitored using an appropriate performance recording system and harvesting is undertaken to meet marketing goals. 1.5. Stock health is monitored and any pest, parasite or disease outbreaks quickly controlled with samples being sent to relevant authorities, where required. 1.6. Effects of feeds and health treatments on stock are monitored and actions taken to avoid or minimise stock health problems and negative effects on product quality. 1.7. Options for mechanisation or automation of process or activity are assessed, including the use of specialised contract services. 1.8. Progress of production plan is reviewed regularly with staff. |
2. Continually review and improve production performance | 2.1. Physical and operations records are maintained for analysis and evaluation of production performance and for management of the business. 2.2. Evaluation of production performance at each stage or component of enterprise is undertaken to determine sustainability and profitability and for use in reviewing and revising production plans. 2.3. Information on innovations related to existing or potential enterprises and facility activities are obtained and assessed to determine their relevance and possible application. 2.4. Relevant innovations are tested to determine their suitability and adaptability to individual circumstances, their benefit/cost assessed, and outcomes reported to the management teams. 2.5. Management team is kept informed of production schedule and performance. |