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 AHCARB303A, 'Implement a tree pruning program'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement a tree pruning program' 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 |
1. Prepare for tree pruning | 1.1. Trees are visually inspected and all branches to be removed are identified according to the pruning requirements of the program. 1.2. Removal stages are nominated to ensure the program is undertaken without unnecessary damage to the trees. 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented. 1.4. Pruning tools and equipment are selected and prepared according to the extent of the pruning program. 1.5. Climbing equipment and machinery is selected, checked for damage or imperfections and prepared according to documented low risk work procedures and manufacturers specifications. 1.6. Identification and establishment of work exclusion zone is implemented. |
2. Implement tree pruning | 2.1. Climbing equipment and machinery is operated according to documented low risk work procedures and manufacturers' specifications. 2.2. Pruning cuts are implemented according to established pruning techniques and AS4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees as required. 2.3. Program is implemented in such a way that no damage occurs to equipment, property or personnel. 2.4. Site environmental concerns are adhered to in accordance with relevant legislation and/or regulations. 2.5. Waste material is mechanically processed according to documented guidelines and manufacturers' specifications. 2.6. Site is cleared and cleaned according to documented guidelines. |
3. Assess pruning quality | 3.1. Trees selected for the pruning program are visually checked to ensure that the appropriate trees have been pruned to specifications. 3.2. Stub length and pruned height are checked to ensure that they meet the pruning requirements of the program and AS4373 Pruning of amenity trees. 3.3. Any incorrect pruning is rectified to ensure the tree is able to sustain its growth, natural habit and form. 3.4. Completed program of pruning is recorded and communicated to management and/or the client. |