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 AHCARB206, 'Operate and maintain stump grinding machines'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate and maintain stump grinding machines' 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. Prepare for stump removal operations | 1.1 Determine site location and details and clarify with supervisor 1.2 Determine the depth below ground of stump grinding works 1.3 Determine and confirm location and depth of above-and-below-ground services 1.4 Unload stump grinder machine 1.5 Undertake a site-specific risk assessment by identifying work health and safety hazards and assessing risk |
2. Carry out pre-operational and safety checks | 2.1 Check maintenance log is complete and up to date 2.2 Check belts are appropriately tensioned and in good order 2.3 Check teeth are sharp 2.4 Check no teeth are missing or loose 2.5 Check tyre pressure is correct or tracks are appropriately tensioned 2.6 Check levels of oils and fluids 2.7 Check hoses 2.8 Check brakes are operational 2.9 Check cutter head rotates freely and is not obstructed |
3. Check stump grinder safety features | 3.1 Check guards for belt, power take-off (PTO) and grinder head are in place 3.2 Check kill switch clearly identifiable and working 3.3 Check that dead-man is working if fitted 3.4 Check debris curtain present and in good order 3.5 Check dust suppression system is working if fitted |
4. Complete preparations for work | 4.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 4.2 Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures 4.3 Expose stump surrounds manually and check for and remove foreign bodies 4.4 Moisten surrounds as required 4.5 Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures |
5. Position stump grinder | 5.1 Determine exclusion zone for work operations 5.2 Isolate exclusion zone with barriers and signs 5.3 Position machine level within recommended ranges to avoid rollover 5.4 Avoid holes with machine wheels 5.5 Position machine to minimise impact from flying debris 5.6 Position operator in low risk position 5.7 Position operator to provide a clear view of the stump 5.8 Locate safety screens as required |
6. Undertake removal operations | 6.1 Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand and whistle signals 6.1 Confirm work zone cleared prior to starting cutter head 6.3 Plan to complete a series of grinds across the stump 6.4 Start cutter head 6.5 Stop work if exclusion zone is breached and disengage cutter head if required 6.6 Position cutter head over stump 6.7 Engage cutter head into stump surface 6.8 Maintain engine speed in revolutions-per-minute (RPM) 6.9 Ensure grinding process is accurate, smooth and ergonomic 6.10 Grind stump to recommended depth of cut on each cutting pass 6.11 Ensure the cut size of each pass is not excessively deep causing the machine to labour excessively or to stall 6.12 Grind stump to predetermined spread and depth 6.13 Operate equipment without damaging underground services and surrounding areas |
7. Remove grindings | 7.1 Reposition machine away from ground stump 7.2 Disengage cutter head 7.3 Wait and remain clear of cutter head until cutter head stops moving 7.4 Remove build-up of grindings |
8. Perform ongoing grinding operations | 8.1 Make check in calls at prearranged times 8.2 Inspect grinder as required between stumps and when refuelling 8.3 Shutdown immediately if abnormal vibration or noise develops 8.4 Stop the engine before refuelling and allow engine to cool as required 8.5 Follow Safe Work Method Statement instructions for refuelling 8.6 Replace and secure fuel cap before restarting 8.7 Disengage cutter head and ensure a complete stop before moving to a new stump |
9. Complete stump removal operation | 9.1 Back-fill stump hole to original ground level 9.2 Maintain clean and safe work area throughout work and upon completion 9.3 Collect waste material and dispose of or recycle in a manner causing minimal environmental damage 9.4 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 9.5 Perform basic maintenance, including sharpening grinder and replacing teeth as required 9.6 Load grinder in accordance with Safe Work Method Statement 9.7 Secure grinder for transport 9.8 Update records of operator usage in log record 9.9 Update records of maintenance and replacement items |