You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify pests, diseases and disorders common to plants grown in the permaculture system | |||
| Identify conditions conducive to development of pests, diseases and disorders | |||
| Identify beneficial organisms that control pests, diseases and disorders | |||
| Investigate prevention strategies for pests, diseases and disorders affecting permaculture system | |||
| Investigate control strategies for pests, diseases and disorders affecting permaculture system | |||
| Select control and prevention strategies best suited to permaculture system | |||
| Document prevention and control programs for permaculture system | |||
| Monitor conditions that contribute to pests, diseases or disorders | |||
| Monitor plants for symptoms of pests, diseases or disorders | |||
| Identify pest, disease or disorder from observed symptoms | |||
| Identify tolerable threshold of damage from pests, diseases and disorders | |||
| Monitor beneficial organisms to support control of pests, diseases and disorders | |||
| Record observations according to workplace procedures | |||
| Implement biosecurity procedures to mitigate pests and disease transfer during permaculture operations | |||
| Recognise onset of conditions conducive to development of pests, diseases and disorders | |||
| Manipulate habitat and microclimate conditions to encourage beneficial organisms | |||
| Manipulate environment to prevent conditions conducive to pests, diseases and disorders | |||
| Implement permaculture practices to minimise pests, diseases and disorders according to permaculture system design | |||
| Record prevention activity according to workplace procedures | |||
| Identify when pest, disease or disorder exceeds tolerable threshold for permaculture system | |||
| Select control method according to permaculture principles and organic standards | |||
| Record control activity according to workplace procedures | |||
| Compile records from pest, disease and disorder control and prevention activity | |||
| Examine records and formulate patterns of infestation and infection | |||
| Document patterns of infestation and infection for permaculture system | |||
| Review prevention and control programs in consideration of records and formulated patterns |
Student name:
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
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Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
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