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 AHCSHG206A, 'Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing' 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 combs and cutters for shearing | 1.1. Combs and cutters are selected to suit fleece type and shearing conditions. 1.2. Combs and cutters are checked for serviceability and prepared in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 1.3. Comb and cutter faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair or replacement in accordance with enterprise requirements. 1.4. Combs and cutters are cleaned prior to sharpening to enterprise requirements. 1.5. Combs and cutters are changed during the shearing operations to suit shearing conditions. 1.6. Potential and existing hazards are recognised, controlled and reported in line with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and organisational requirements. |
2. Prepare handpiece for shearing | 2.1. Comb and cutter are secured for shearing. 2.2. Handpiece is lubricated prior to shearing. 2.3. Tension is adjusted to suit shearing conditions and preference of the shearer. 2.4. Handpiece is checked for serviceability and prepared in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 2.5. Handpiece faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise requirements. |
3. Prepare downtube for shearing | 3.1. Downtube is checked for serviceability and prepared in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 3.2. Downtube faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise requirements. 3.3. Safety clutch is adjusted in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 3.4. Downtube is adjusted in line with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 3.5. Downtube is lubricated prior to shearing. |