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 AHCARB504A, 'Develop a tree protection program'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop a tree protection 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. Undertake assessment of trees on site | 1.1. Relevant legislation is identified and researched. 1.2. Site is inspected. 1.3. Trees are located from site plans or working drawings to enable their identification. 1.4. Each tree in the program is assessed. |
2. Provide design input | 2.1. Trees are assessed for suitability for retention for the purpose of site design. 2.2. Optimal tree protection zone is determined for trees to be retained. 2.3. Design input relevant to retained trees is provided to the client or management. |
3. Assess impact of development on trees | 3.1. Existing plans and working drawings are interpreted. 3.2. Impact of proposed development on trees is determined. 3.3. Trees to be retained and removed are finalised and recorded. |
4. Determine tree protection zones | 4.1. Optimal tree protection zone is re-evaluated. 4.2. Site access and relevant logistics are assessed. 4.3. Available/actual tree protection zone is defined and recorded. 4.4. Additional remedial measures required are determined. |
5. Develop protection measures and advise client | 5.1. Appropriate protection measure techniques/systems to minimise impact are designed or developed. 5.2. Advice on tree removal and tree pruning is provided to client or management. |
6. Document the relevant reports | 6.1. An arboriculture assessment report is prepared. 6.2. Tree protection plans and guidelines are developed. 6.3. Tree management guidelines are prepared and documented. 6.4. Relevant reports, plans and guidelines are consolidated and presented to the client, management or relevant stakeholders. |