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 AHCTRF502, 'Manage sports turf renovation programs'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage sports turf renovation programs' 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. Identify turf renovation needs | 1.1 Inspect and visually evaluate turf surfaces to determine their condition 1.2 Undertake soil tests to determine their need for amelioration 1.3 Perform compaction, visual, physical and chemical tests 1.4 Undertake water quality tests, where appropriate, to determine its effect on turf growth and development |
2. Select appropriate renovation techniques | 2.1 Consider a range of renovation techniques and practices based on past practices and existing condition of turf 2.2 Refer to renovation records for information about previous practices and timing 2.3 Select turf renovation techniques according to the condition of the turf and the intended outcome of the program 2.4 Determine the timing of the renovation program according to the requirements of the turf species, requirements of the practice and the needs of players and use of the turf facility 2.5 Prepare an on-going turf maintenance program |
3. Organise staff and resources for turf renovation project | 3.1 Record and program the turf renovation program 3.2 Determine machinery and equipment for the renovation program and check for availability and working condition 3.3 Calculate and order consumable requirements 3.4 Contact and hire contractors and machinery, if necessary, according to the requirements of the program |
4. Review renovation outcomes and complete associated record keeping | 4.1 Record soil testing and water quality test results 4.2 Record direct costs of consumables and contractors 4.3 Record indirect costs of staff involvement 4.4 Record renovation practices and outcomes |