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 FPICOT2239A, 'Trim and cut felled trees'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Trim and cut felled 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 trimming and cutting | 1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements and manufacturer's specifications relevant to trimming and cutting felled trees are identified and followed |
1.2. Site environmental protection measures and enterprise environmental management systems are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations | |
1.3. Job requirements are reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel | |
1.4. Trimming and cutting activities are planned in line with site procedures | |
1.5. Tools and equipment are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with organisational procedures and manufacturer's recommendations | |
1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements | |
2. Visually assess felled trees | 2.1. Trees to be trimmed and cut are identified in line with job requirements |
2.2. Environmental requirements are identified and used to plan the trimming and cutting activities | |
2.3. Tree, location and stability are assessed for conditions likely to affect safety of trimming and cutting activities | |
2.4. Tree is visually assessed for defects | |
2.5. Stresses within the tree are identified | |
2.6. Trees unable to be cut safely are identified and referred to appropriate personnel | |
3. Plan cutting | 3.1. Tree is moved or stabilised for safe cutting in line with site standards and regulations |
3.2. Cutting pattern is selected to optimise time and manageable removal of the sections | |
3.3. Options for utilisation of product are identified | |
3.4. Sequence of cuts is planned to maintain control of cut sections and minimise cutting problems | |
3.5. Cut location is determined with consideration of tree stresses | |
4. Conduct trimming and cutting | 4.1. Debris is cleared from the work area to prevent saw damage or injury in line with OHS requirements |
4.2. Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements | |
4.3. Movement and whereabouts of other personnel is monitored and work is modified in line with OHS regulations | |
4.4. Tree section on each side of planned cut is secured and potential movement is assessed and planned | |
4.5. Chainsaw is operated to cut tree and limbs with cutting techniques adjusted in response to movement and condition of the tree/limbs | |
4.6. Trimming and cutting is completed in line with OHS and job requirements | |
4.7. Trimming and cutting records are prepared and problems reported to the appropriate personnel | |
5. Conduct equipment maintenance | 5.1. Equipment is inspected on completion of trimming and cutting activities |
5.2. Damaged saws and cutting attachments are identified for repair or replacement in line with organisational requirements and manufacturer's recommendations | |
5.3. Chain and other components are removed, cleaned, maintained, adjusted or replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations | |
5.4. Tools and equipment are maintained in line with OHS requirements and manufacturer's recommendations |