CQUniversity Unit Profile.

Quiz 1 (15%) will assess your understanding of content delivered during lectures and tutorials in Weeks 1 to 3. The quiz will consist of a variety of questions which might include short answer, multiple choice, matched pairs and calculations.

Quiz 2 (15%) will assess your understanding of content delivered during lectures and tutorials in Weeks 4 to 6. The quiz will consist of a variety of questions which might include short answer, multiple choice, matched pairs and calculations.

The 72 hour grace period does not apply to this assessment. 

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

The quiz will consist of a variety of questions which might include short answer, multiple choice, matched pairs and calculations. The responses to these questions will be assessed according to their completeness and correctness.

This assessment task requires you to participate fully in the compulsory two‑day residential school, where you will engage in a series of practical learning activities. 

Your understanding of these activities will be assessed through an online residential school quiz, which will test your knowledge of the key concepts, skills, and observations covered during the sessions. The quiz will include questions based on demonstrations, discussions, and hands‑on tasks completed during the residential school.

You will also undertake a field trip during the residential school, where you will visit a property or research site. While on site, you will be required to record a short TikTok‑style video (60 seconds) identifying a key technology or practice that could be used to improve productivity or environmental sustainability within the cropping system. A guideline outlining the required content will be provided on Moodle and explained on day one. Time will be allocated during the field trip on day two for you to complete your recording.

Both the online quiz (15%) and the video submission (15%) will be completed and submitted online after the residential school.

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

Residential School Quiz

·         Accuracy of responses. Demonstrates clear understanding of concepts, activities, and observations from the residential school sessions.

·         Application of knowledge. Correctly applies principles, methods, and reasoning introduced during practical demonstrations and discussions.

·         Interpretation of data and observations. Shows the ability to interpret results, field observations, and examples presented during the residential school.

·         Clarity and completeness. Provides responses that are logically structured, concise, and directly address the question.

TikTok Video

·         Content accuracy and understanding. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the cropping production system and accurately identifies a relevant technology or practice.

·         Quality and suitability of chosen technology or practice. Highlights a technology or practice that is practical, innovative, and appropriate for improving productivity or environmental sustainability.

·         Communication and presentation skills. Uses clear language, confident delivery, and professional presentation techniques suitable for a short TikTok‑style video.

·         Technical execution, Video is well‑framed, audible, visually clear, and within the required 60 second duration.

·         English expression. Uses correct, and clear expression throughout the spoken component.

During scheduled class time, you will be provided with a case study describing a real‑world issue experienced by a crop producer. The case study will include supporting materials such as test results, field observations, and background information relevant to the production system.

Using the supplied materials and your knowledge of plant sciences, agronomic management, crop nutrition, crop protection, agricultural technologies, environmental impacts, and legislation, you will develop a professional crop management advisory brief.

Your advisory brief must address the following components:

1. Interpretation of Test Results

Provide a clear and professional interpretation of the test results supplied in the case study. Explain what the results indicate about the crop, soil, or production system, and highlight any concerns or anomalies that require attention.

2. Management Recommendations

Outline practical and evidence‑based recommendations for managing the issue described in the case study. Your recommendations should reflect sound agronomic principles and be appropriate for the crop, region, and production system.

3. Environmental and Legislative Considerations

Identify any environmental or legislative factors that contributed to the issue or that must be considered when proposing management solutions. This may include stewardship requirements, chemical regulations, soil conservation rules, water use legislation, or other relevant compliance obligations.

4. Justification of Decisions

Provide a clear justification for each of your recommended management actions. Your justification should demonstrate an understanding of crop production systems, agronomic best practice, and the constraints presented in the case study.

Word limit: 1200 words excluding references

Level of GenAI use allowed: 
Level 3: You may use Al to assist with specific tasks such as drafting text, refining and evaluating your work. You must critically evaluate and modify any Al-generated content you use.

The Crop Issue Analysis and Management Advisory Brief will be assessed on:

• Interpretation of Test Results. Your ability to accurately interpret the supplied test results (e.g., soil tests, tissue tests, imagery, diagnostics) and clearly explain what they indicate about the crop issue. This includes identifying key concerns, patterns, or anomalies relevant to the case study.
• Quality of Management Recommendations. The appropriateness, practicality, and agronomic soundness of the management actions you recommend to address the issue. Recommendations must be relevant to the crop, region, and production system described in the case study.
• Environmental and Legislative Considerations. Your ability to identify and explain environmental, stewardship, and legislative factors that contributed to the issue or that must be considered when proposing solutions. This includes demonstrating awareness of compliance obligations and sustainability impacts.
• Justification of Management Decisions. The strength and clarity of your justification for each recommended action. Justifications should integrate test results, agronomic principles, and case‑specific constraints to show clear reasoning and decision‑making.
• Professional Communication. The clarity, structure, tone, and professionalism of your advisory brief. This includes logical organisation, concise writing, correct terminology, and appropriate formatting for an industry‑style advisory document.