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 FPIHAR3220, 'Harvest trees manually (intermediate)'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Harvest trees manually (intermediate)' 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. Determine harvesting requirements | 1.1 Identify and comply with applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to harvesting trees 1.2 Identify and adhere to site environmental protectionmeasures according to harvesting plan and relevant legislation and regulations 1.3 Review job requirements and check as required with appropriate personnel 1.4 Identify log extraction method and requirements 1.5 Identify requirements for product quality 1.6 Determine harvesting requirements, and plan tree felling sequence and general falling directions 1.7 Establish and maintain communication with others according to OHS requirements |
2. Assess harvest site | 2.1 Assess location and stability of harvest site for conditions likely to affect harvesting activities 2.2 Identify and assess environmental conditions according to harvest plan 2.3 Identify trees to be felled according to harvest plan 2.4 Assess factors affecting harvesting requirements and detect and control specific forest or site risks and hazards 2.5 Note and monitor other personnel working on the site and modify activity where required |
3. Visually assess trees and plan felling | 3.1 Locate and visually assess trees for felling characteristics 3.2 Check planned falling direction and propose deviation if required 3.3 Select cutting pattern to optimise time and manageable removal of sections 3.4 Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures and log quality requirements 3.5 Identify trees considered outside own skill level and seek assistance from appropriate personnel 3.6 Select suitable escape route 3.7 Clear work site and escape route of growth and debris according to environmental care principles and statutory requirements |
4. Prepare equipment | 4.1 Select tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements and check them for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations 4.2 Sharpen and adjust chainsaw or change components according to manufacturer recommendations 4.3 Carry out pre start-up checks on equipment according to felling requirements |
5. Fell trees | 5.1 Fell individual trees using selected cutting techniques according to OHS and job requirements 5.2 Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree 5.3 Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall 5.4 Monitor fall and movement of tree on ground until determined stable 5.5 Fell trees to meet production levels, log extraction methods and site requirements 5.6 Identify and implement procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up |
6. Maintain equipment | 6.1 Inspect equipment on completion of harvesting activities 6.2 Identify damaged saws and cutting attachments for repair or replacement according to organisational requirements and manufacturer recommendations 6.3 Remove, clean, adjust or replace chain and other components according to manufacturer recommendations 6.4 Maintain tools and equipment according to OHS requirements and manufacturer recommendations |