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 AHCWOL203A, 'Carry out wool pressing'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out wool pressing' 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 wool pressing | 1.1. The lines of wool to be pressed are identified and confirmed with the appropriate person. 1.2. The wool press is checked for safe operation, with any required lubrication and maintenance carried out according to the manufacturer's instructions, and reported to the appropriate person. 1.3. The work area is prepared in readiness for pressing as instructed. 1.4. Scales to be used are checked for accuracy and calibrated if necessary, as instructed. 1.5. The press and its location are checked for safety, and all other Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are adhered to. 1.6. Any defective equipment is identified and reported to the appropriate person. |
2. Press wool | 2.1. All bending and lifting is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment. 2.2. Contamination is removed from the woolpack and placed in the appropriate location. 2.3. All wool is placed correctly and evenly in the press, as directed. 2.4. Bales are pressed safely for weight and length according to industry standards and organisation requirements, as directed. 2.5. Work area is kept in a condition that avoids contamination of the wool. |
3. Close and stack bales | 3.1. Approved bale dividers are used according to instructions and flaps are correctly fastened according to industry standards. 3.2. Bales are identified for branding before removing them from the press. 3.3. All lifting required is done according to safe working practices and using the available safety equipment. 3.4. Bales are stored safely, avoiding injury to presser, risk to other workers, and damage to bales and equipment. |
4. Complete recording requirement | 4.1. Bales are branded according to industry standards and organisational procedures, as directed. 4.2. Bales are weighed according to industry standards and organisational procedures and checked with the appropriate person/ supervisor. 4.3. Bale weights, numbers and descriptions are clearly and accurately recorded using the appropriate recording system, as directed and checked with the appropriate person/ supervisor. |