RTF10103 Certificate I in
Horticulture
Sample assessment tool
Observation and demonstration checklist
May 2010
This document is provided by the Queensland Studies Authority for the use of Queensland schools that are RTOs. Its
primary purpose is as an example, but it may be modified freely by school RTOs for their use.
Once altered by the school RTO, it becomes the responsibility of the RTO. The RTO must ensure that this assessment
tool meets the requirements of the current AQTF.
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RTF10103 — Certificate I in Horticulture
Observation and demonstration checklist
Competency-based assessment: The project and assessment tools are mapped to a cluster of units of competency, including
elements, performance criteria and range statements providing evidence of validity. The link between the units, projects and
assessment tools can be found in the mapping document. This project is one of a group of projects used to provide sufficient
evidence and opportunity for the student to demonstrate competency.
Project /Task details
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Mapping document name
See Assessment Mapping of RTF10103 for referencing of units, elements & performance
criteria
Student name
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Student signature
Trainer name
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Trainer signature
Assessor name
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Assessor signature
Assessment/evidence
gathering conditions
This observation/demonstration involves knowledge, attitude, skills as well as employability skills.
Propagation techniques will include seed (small seed sown in modules and pricked out or sown in
seedbeds by hand), realistic job completion timeframes and safety and personal conduct
requirements of a horticulture workplace. OHS requirements may include identifying hazards,
assessing and reporting risks, cleaning, maintaining and storing tools and equipment, appropriate use
of personal protective equipment including sun protection, safe operation of tools and equipment, safe
handling, correct manual handling and personal hygiene. Evidence for a group of units of competency
will be collected.
Result
Working Towards Competency
Start date
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End date
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Instructions:
This is a formative assessment tool. The assessor will identify any areas where the student has gaps in practical skills or
demonstration of knowledge and provide feedback to the student.
Check (X) the boxes in the following checklist to indicate where gaps have been identified. Unchecked boxes indicate the
student is on track to achieving competence.
Provide feedback to students, even if they are on track. Students should have access to this form and be able to review any
comments and observations.
When completed, sign and date this form to provide evidence towards authenticity and currency. This document and the project
document will become part of the student’s folio of work. The student’s profile document should be updated when this formative
assessment is completed.
Once the evidence gathering process outlined in the Training and Assessment Strategy for this qualification has been
completed, a final summative assessment on the student’s competency may be made by the assessor(s). This could be either
Competent or Not Yet Competent. Any changes to this assessment tool must be recorded through the version control system.
For evidence to be valid, the assessor must be able to answer “yes” to the following:
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Is it based on a project or task mapped to the requirements of the unit(s) of competency?
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Does it meet the requirements of the Training and Assessment Strategy for the qualification?
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Does it include names and signatures of the assessor and student proving authenticity of work?
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Does it include a start and an end date?
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Does it record feedback to the student by the assessor?
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Has a record of evidence collected been noted in the student’s profile?
File location:
Version date:
Ownership:
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Review date:
Approved:
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1. Checklist
Item
Description of what the assessor expects to see the student doing in the
course of this project
No of observations
where gaps identified
Check number (X) that
applies
1
2
3
4
5
Prepare for plant propagation
1
8
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12
Workplace
7
Propagate plants
6
14
15
General
13
3
4
5
6
Project/task is interpreted and clarified according to instructions.
OHS hazards in the work area are identified, rectified and reported for all
propagation stages
Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and
stored.
Tools and equipment appropriate to the task being undertaken are selected and
prepared according to instructions
Propagation material is collected, maintained and stored using the appropriate
method for the species and according to instructions
Pre-treatment is applied, techniques are carried out according to instructions
and Propagation material is handled in a way that minimises damage and
maximises viability.
Water and nutrients and labelling are applied according to instructions and
required techniques
Plan health is monitored and records are accurately kept
Tools are cleaned and waste removed according to instructions
Ability to follow instructions and specifications and ask for help
Industry expectations of conduct and presentation observed
Contributes positively to quality, productivity and conditions, cooperative
Performs normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be
conducted safely and efficiently
Environmental threats and hazards are recognised and reported
Modifies activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
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Ownership:
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2. Feedback to student
Assessor’s feedback to student on evidence of skills and
knowledge demonstrated through this project. Include
practical recommendations on how to address gaps in
competency.
Student’s feedback on assessment.
What was good about the project?
What could make it better?
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Assessor initials
File location:
Version date:
Ownership:
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Date
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Review date:
Approved:
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Student initials
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