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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read and use maps, photos and related documentation to gain a preliminary understanding of site features | |||
| Review site-specific or regional data to determine flora, fauna, soils and climate expected at site | |||
| Access and read site history and previous environmental or ecological studies to identify actual and potential site issues | |||
| Access and read all emergency plans, risk assessments, and safety and environmental management requirements associated with the field activities | |||
| Access and read legislative and planning instruments applicable to current and future site usage | |||
| Confirm site access requirements and identify potential site hazards | |||
| Seek input from colleagues and/or manager/s to confirm understanding of work requirements | |||
| Sketch, map or photograph the site to document key features | |||
| Observe and record the surface geology and geomorphology of the site | |||
| Observe and record hydrology of the site | |||
| Observe and record the major flora of the site | |||
| Observe and record evidence of site fauna | |||
| Observe and record infrastructure and other modifications to the site | |||
| Observe and record indicators of potential presence of cultural and indigenous heritage items | |||
| Check for evidence of illegal or inappropriate activities and record findings | |||
| Use geomorphological and hydrological observations to describe surface condition and infer potential future impacts | |||
| Make inferences on apparent ecological health of the site to plan for an initial ecological study of the site | |||
| Determine the physical, chemical and biological parameters that would need to be measured and sampled during subsequent ecological appraisal of the site | |||
| Identify and describe the biological and chemical components of interest, sampling areas and field techniques to be used | |||
| Identify, obtain and check required equipment and materials required for field study | |||
| Securely stow all field equipment in vehicle to prevent damage in transit | |||
| Safely transport all field equipment to site and prepare it for use | |||
| Perform ecological sampling for abundance and diversity parameters using the general techniques of transects and quadrats | |||
| Record descriptions of the habitat structure | |||
| Perform sampling for simple population, demographic and age structure parameters | |||
| Perform simple sampling and measurements on abiotic components | |||
| Perform simple targeted species sampling | |||
| Comply with legislation, environmental management requirements and workplace procedures | |||
| Store all samples and data safely according to procedures | |||
| Rehabilitate sampling sites to render them safe and minimise environmental impacts | |||
| Clean all equipment, containers, work area and vehicles according to workplace procedures | |||
| Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base | |||
| Organise dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis | |||
| Check serviceability of all equipment before storage | |||
| Summarise field data using simple calculations, graphs, tables and maps | |||
| Write report that includes simple conclusions and interpretations based on raw or summarised data | |||
| Maintain safety and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to work, health and safety (WHS) procedures | |||
| Minimise the generation of waste | |||
| Collect and dispose of all hazardous wastes safely according to procedures |
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
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