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 AHCPER309, 'Install and maintain permaculture water systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Install and maintain permaculture water systems' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Organise resources for installation work | 1.1 Identify the construction site and construction method for the permaculture water system according to the permaculture plan 1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery, water storage, movement and filtering systems according to the permaculture design requirements 1.3 Check parts and equipment delivered to the site according to system drawings and specifications on the permaculture plan 1.4 Check water supply to ensure that it is compatible with system specifications 1.5 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer’s specifications 1.6 Select, use and maintain suitable safety and personal protective equipment |
2. Set out and prepare site | 2.1 Measure and mark out permaculture water system lines or lay out in accordance with the permaculture plan 2.2 Dig trenches, where required, at the specified depth without damage to services, facilities, features and established plants 2.3 Ensure that equipment operation and work practices conform with OHS requirements 2.4 Observe any regulations and legislative requirements relevant to the situation 2.5 Consider the needs of other stakeholders while setting out and preparing the site for permaculture water systems |
3. Install permaculture water systems | 3.1 Interpret the permaculture plan and, where applicable, supervise and monitor work by contractor 3.2 Assemble and connect parts of irrigation systems, where used, according to manufacturer’s specifications and the permaculture plan 3.3 Install and adjust pump fittings and valves, where used according to manufacturer’s specifications and the permaculture plan 3.4 Maintain a clean and safe work area while installation work is carried out 3.5 Check that works can be carried out without a licensed plumber and direct work to licensed individuals where required. |
4. Complete installation work | 4.1 Finish off earthworks to permaculture plan specifications 4.2 Check the system configuration and capacity matches the installation plan 4.3 Remove or dispose of waste material from the site, and restore site to original state in an environmentally aware and safe manner 4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery |
5. Commission permaculture water systems | 5.1 Prime, start up and flush irrigation and pump systems, where installed, in accordance with the operation manual 5.2 Identify and correct any operating faults according to operations manual 5.3 Test, calibrate and monitor equipment, where used, according to manufacturer’s specifications 5.4 Record or report work outcomes, where appropriate |
6. Monitor and maintain permaculture water systems | 6.1 Regularly check permaculture water systems and monitor for optimum performance 6.2 Carry out routine maintenance procedures on permaculture water systems 6.3 Carry out repairs on permaculture water systems as required 6.4 Install erosion and sediment control measures, if required, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation and the permaculture plan |