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 AHCPGD204A, 'Transplant small trees'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Transplant small trees' 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 or shrub removal | 1.1. Transplanting plans/instructions are obtained and confirmed with the supervisor. 1.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor. 1.3. All underground services are located according to supply authorities' guidelines. 1.4. Tools and equipment appropriate to the task being undertaken are prepared and used according to supervisor's instructions and manufacturers guidelines. 1.5. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained. |
2. Prepare tree or shrub and undertake earthworks for removal | 2.1. Crown is prepared according to the requirements of the species, time of removal and enterprise work procedures. 2.2. Site is cleared and watered prior to transplanting. 2.3. Root ball width and depth is confirmed with the supervisor to ensure the root system can colonise new ground according to the needs of the species and size of the specimen. |
3. Remove tree or shrub from original site | 3.1. Soil around the root zone is excavated according to documented guidelines. 3.2. Tree roots are pruned where required to meet AS4373 Pruning of amenity trees. 3.3. Tree is stabilised as the root system is undercut and anti-transpirants applied as a root soak or foliar spray to ensure viability of the plant is maintained. 3.4. Root ball is bound with appropriate material to ensure adequate soil is retained and kept moist prior to transportation and installation. 3.5. Tree is lifted and secured for potential storage and/or transportation using safe lifting techniques and in accordance with documented guidelines. 3.6. Tree or shrub is prepared and handled to minimise damage during handling and transportation. |
4. Replant tree or shrub in new environment | 4.1. Appropriate drainage is provided to ensure root system survival is maintained according to the needs of the species and conditions of the planting site. 4.2. Soil is modified according to the cultural requirements of the species. 4.3. Tree or shrub is planted in prepared hole according to documented work procedures. 4.4. Plant support devices are installed according to the supervisor's instructions and/or installation plan. |
5. Complete transplant operation | 5.1. Transplanted plant is maintained with regular aftercare activities appropriate to the requirements of the species. 5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise guidelines. 5.3. Waste is collected and disposed of or recycled to minimise damage to the external environment. 5.4. Records of transplant are maintained in the appropriate format. |