Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks

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 DEFMIL094, 'Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of roads and tracks'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare for construction

1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.2 Select and check for serviceability tools and equipment required for the job and report any faults to the supervisor.

1.3 Lay out road/track line and clear it of vegetation and obstructions.

2. Construct road/track sub base

2.1 Remove soil manually or with the assistance of plant support to establish a base of suitable width, slope and stability.

2.2 Coordinate soil and waste removal with plant operators and dump or store.

2.3 Compact or stabilise soil (chemically or mechanically) with the assistance of plant support.

2.4 Make provision for drainage and crossing points progressively.

3. Construct road/track surface and drainage

3.1 Transfer, spread, compact and lay/fix road/track base and other surface materials to meet the planned road/track design.

3.2 Provide drains and establish water runoff.

4. Construct crossings

4.1 Cut and prepare road/track surface at crossing point using appropriate compaction.

4.2 Install culverts in accordance with the predicted volume of water.

4.3 Place, backfill and compact pipes or cords.

5. Maintain road/track and refurbish work site

5.1 Monitor condition of road/track in relation to volume of traffic, loads and expected future requirements.

5.2 Identify and repair or report damage likely to lead to safety or environmental issues.

5.3 Plan and carry out normal wear and tear damage repair with minimal disruption to other activities.

5.4 Identify and modify ineffective drainage.