You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Determine job requirements from work order or specifications and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel | |||
| Confirm workplace health and safety requirements for task, including use of personal protective equipment, emergency procedures and kiln operation | |||
| Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to kiln operations | |||
| Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to kiln operations | |||
| Obtain timber racks to be dried and assess racks visually for consistent drying characteristics | |||
| Conduct pre-start checks on drying kiln according to manufacturer instructions | |||
| Load kiln with timber racks selected for drying | |||
| Position baffles and/or blankets as required or according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures to optimise air flows in kiln | |||
| Apply drying and final conditioning schedules by adjusting kiln control settings to optimise kiln drying rate, turnaround time and timber quality | |||
| Report kiln charge data to appropriate personnel or enter it into kiln management system | |||
| Follow emergency shutdown procedures in the case of alarm being triggered | |||
| Check characteristics of kiln charge or use kiln output data periodically to determine the end point of drying | |||
| Adjust kiln control settings in response to kiln charge characteristics to ensure drying schedules are met | |||
| Identify human and equipment faults that may affect timber drying, and take corrective action or report to relevant personnel | |||
| Check characteristics of kiln charge against end product specifications according to workplace procedures | |||
| Assess need for reconditioning or high humidity treatment | |||
| Observe cooling down period before baffles and/or blankets are removed from timber according to workplace procedure, if required | |||
| Identify sub-standard timber and direct for re-use according to workplace procedures | |||
| Direct dried timber to storage or processing operations and check that packs are labelled according to workplace procedures | |||
| Clean work area according to workplace procedures | |||
| Complete records and forward to appropriate personnel |
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student signature:
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