Measure trees

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 FPIFGM2215B, 'Measure trees'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Measure 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. Identify tree measuring requirements

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to measuring trees are identified and followed

1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked as required with appropriate personnel

1.3. Tools are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations

1.4. Measurements are obtained and checked

1.5. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

2. Measure trees

2.1. Work is undertaken using established safe operating practices in line with site procedures and environmental requirements

2.2. Suitable personal protective equipment and clothing are selected, used and maintained

2.3. Site environmental concerns are identified and followed in line with relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations

2.4. Forest area to be worked within is identified from work order and located on the ground

2.5. Tree measurements are accurately taken and recorded in the appropriate style and format in line with organisational and environmental requirements

2.6. Tree abnormalities are identified, assessed and recorded in line with workplace procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

FPIFGM2215B appears in the following qualifications:

  • FPI20105 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
  • FPI20111 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
  • FPI20113 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management