Conduct grader operations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 AHCMOM206, 'Conduct grader operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct grader operations' 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 operations

1.1 Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary

1.2 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards

1.3 Conduct routine pre operational checks

1.4 Observe safety rules and regulations, including site rules and legislation and site specific instructions

2. Operate a grader

2.1 Undertake start-up, park-up, shut-down and communications procedures as required by site specific requirements

2.2 Conduct grader operations within equipment and operational limitations

2.3 Use safe work practices

2.4 Undertake work in accordance with the agreed plan and within the operating capacities and manufacturer's specifications

2.5 Carry out all work with consideration of environmental impact

3. Carry out basic operator maintenance

3.1 Follow shut down procedures

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance

3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

3.4 Clean, decontaminate (where necessary), secure and store machinery

3.5 Maintain machinery use records


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCMOM206 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC21010 - Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC20110 - Certificate II in Agriculture
  • AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
  • AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC21016 - Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management