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 FWPCOT2240, 'Cut material with a pole saw'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Cut material with a pole saw' 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
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. |
1. Prepare to cut and unblock materials | 1.1 Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Select pole saw, and check for operational effectiveness. 1.3 Select and use personal protective and safety equipment appropriate to work requirements. 1.4 Carry out pre start-up checks, equipment set-up and adjustments in line with site requirements and to suit cutting conditions. 1.5 Apply and follow equipment lock-out procedures. |
2. Assess materials | 2.1 Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety. 2.2 Assess location and stability of materials for conditions likely to affect safety of cutting activities. 2.3 Identify materials unable to be cut safely and refer to appropriate personnel. |
3. Use pole saw to cut and unblock materials | 3.1 Operate pole saw to safely cut and remove materials. 3.2 Adjust cutting technique in response to equipment requirements and allowances. 3.3 Ensure blockage is removed whilst complying with safe work practices. 3.4 Clear waste and debris from the site in line with standard operating procedures and environmental requirements. |
4. Maintain equipment | 4.1 Clear pole saw of dust, shavings and debris. 4.2 Check chain for serviceability, including worn or damaged condition. 4.3 Remove, sharpen, tension, adjust, replace and lubricate chain and other components in line with manufacturer recommendations. 4.4 Recycle, reuse or dispose of chain and other components in line with environmental requirements. 4.5 Record and report cutting operations, equipment faults and maintenance activities to appropriate personnel. |