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 AHCBEK206, 'Assemble and maintain beekeeping components'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assemble and maintain beekeeping components' 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 | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to assemble or repair hive components | 1.1 Confirm construction plans, hive components, other materials and equipment required for hive assembly, repair and treatment with supervisor 1.2 Check and inspect stored hive components for availability and suitability for use 1.3 Remove faulty components from store and replace, repair or discard according to workplace procedures 1.4 Identify health and safety hazards and take action according to workplace procedures 1.5 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment |
2. Assemble or repair hive components | 2.1 Inspect hives to identify necessary repairs, scope of job, materials and tools required 2.2 Treat hive components where inspection or testing indicated presence of pests or diseases according to supervisor instructions, biosecurity procedures and product label 2.3 Assemble or repair hive components according to workplace procedures 2.4 Apply treatments to preserve hive components appropriate for materials used and according to workplace procedures, product label and safety data sheets 2.5 Mark hive components with beekeeper identifier according to state or territory legislation 2.6 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor 2.7 Maintain a clean and safe work site while working |
3. Clean up on completion of work | 3.1 Return, store or dispose of materials according to workplace waste management and biosecurity procedures 3.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment 3.3 Report work outcomes according to workplace procedures |