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Performance Band Descriptors - 2012 Higher School Certificate

2 unit Primary Industries Examination

2012 Candidature - 733

Band 6

(2.72%)

Consistently, accurately and appropriately communicates using precise industry and enterprise terminology. Demonstrates a thorough understanding and application of the performance required in a range of work tasks, plant and equipment. Applies an in-depth knowledge and understanding relevant to specific competencies. Consistently and reliably applies the skills required to perform primary industry operations. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and practices. Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of the organisation of work operations, the sequencing of procedures and their importance in primary industries. Demonstrates critical judgement and sound reasoning to select, organise, synthesise and evaluate relavant information from a variety of sources.

Band 5

(29.87%)

Communicates appropriately using specific industry terminology. Demonstrates a detailed understanding and application of the performance required in a range of work tasks, plant and equipment. Demonstrates a detailed knowledge and understanding relevant to specific competencies. Evaluates all elements of specific tasks within primary industries. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and practices. Exhibits a thorough understanding of the organisation of work operations, the sequencing of procedures and their importance in primary industries. Demonstrates accomplished judgement and reasoning to select, organise and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources.

Band 4

(33.96%)

Communicates using appropriate industry and enterprise terminology. Demonstrates a sound understanding and application of the performance required in a range of work tasks, plant and equipment. Demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding relevant to specific competencies. Evaluates elements of specific tasks within primary industries. Demonstrates a general understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and practices. Exhibits a general understanding of the organisation of work operations, the sequencing of procedures and their importance in primary industries. Frames written responses in a descriptive manner.

Band 3

(15.96%)

Communicates using basic industry and enterprise terminology. Demonstrates an understanding of the performance required in a range of work tasks, plant and equipment. Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding relevant to specific competencies. Demonstrates a limited ability to analyse and perform specific tasks. Demonstrates a basic understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and practices. Exhibits a general understanding of the organisation of work operations and the sequencing of procedures. Frames written responses using unsupported generalisations.

Band 2

(1.22%)

Communicates using non-industry-specific terms. Demonstrates a superficial understanding of the performance required in a range of work tasks, plant and equipment. Demonstrates a limited knowledge and understanding relevant to specific competencies. Demonstrates a limited ability to perform simple tasks. Demonstrates an elementary understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and practices. Exhibits limited understanding of the organisation of work operations and the sequencing of procedures. Frames written responses using unsupported generalisations and irrelevant material.

Band 1

(0.27%)

A mark in this band indicates that the student has achieved below the minimum standard expected.

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