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 AHCWOL403A, 'Prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare for, implement and review wool harvesting, clip preparation and classing' 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. Plan and implement wool harvesting and preparation operations | 1.1. Flock owner/manager is consulted about their requirements and informed of any planning issues taking into account weather and environmental issues. 1.2. Order of mobs is determined for wool harvesting and preparation according to enterprise requirements. 1.3. Staffing needs are determined by negotiation with grower/contractor according to clip type, enterprise requirements, legislative requirements, employment agreements and awards. 1.4. Staff duties are allocated and staff given directions where necessary. 1.5. The shed equipment and materials are arranged in accordance with shearing plan, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and the quality management system. 1.6. Wool harvesting and preparation plan is implemented and adjusted as required. |
2. Implement plan and monitor work flows | 2.1. Sheep numbers, mob cut outs and shearing speeds are monitored to match wool preparation capacity. 2.2. Shed staff are supervised to maintain a clear board and throw fleeces correctly. 2.3. Non fleece wool is removed and prepared as directed. 2.4. Shed staff are directed to use appropriate skirting strategies, and fleece to skirting ratios is monitored. 2.5. Directions are issued to staff to close off bins and lines for mob cut outs. 2.6. Wool harvesting and preparation team is managed to comply with quality management system requirements. 2.7. Compliance with enterprise and legislative requirements including OHS, animal welfare, industrial, and environmental practices are monitored. 2.8. Staff performance is managed and direction is provided where necessary. |
3. Supervise wool pressing | 3.1. Presser is instructed on pressing strategies to reduce mixed bales while meeting code of practice requirements for uniformity in bales. 3.2. Presser is informed of order for pressing and procedures to minimize contamination. 3.3. Rate of build up in lines is monitored by consulting with wool presser. 3.4. Bale weights are monitored to ensure efficiencies are achieved for the grower without creating overweight bales. 3.5. Bales are branded in line with code of practice requirements. 3.6. Wool book is monitored to ensure it is up to date, accurate and legible. |
4. Provide feedback to grower on classing strategies, clip performance and wool harvesting and preparation operations | 4.1. Staff performance in clip preparation is reviewed. 4.2. Feedback is provided on classing strategies, clip preparation in relation to mob characteristics, skirting ratios, bale weights and any workflow issues. 4.3. Possible improvements to wool handling facilities are reported. 4.4. Equipment effectiveness and maintenance requirements are reported. 4.5. Lines made and bale details are explained in relation to mob characteristics. 4.6. Feedback is provided on lotting advice. 4.7. Wool clip documentation is completed and presented to grower for signature. |