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 FWPCOT3248, 'Dry timber in solar assisted kilns'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Dry timber in solar assisted kilns' 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 for drying | 1.1 Review and check work order. 1.2 Obtains type and quantity of timber to be dried from the conversion process. 1.3 Visually assess racks to be dried for consistent drying characteristics. 1.4 Select equipment required for the work requirements and check for operational effectiveness. 1.5 Select oven sections and sample boards, cut according to standard operating procedures and measure moisture content. 1.6 Plan drying process according to organisational procedures. |
2. Load kiln and control kiln conditions | 2.1 Conduct pre start-up checks according to manufacturer’s instructions. 2.2 Follow emergency shutdown procedures in the case of alarm being triggered 2.3 Load kiln with racks selected for processing complete records of loading. 2.4 Position baffles and/or blankets according to standard operating procedures. |
3. Monitor kiln conditions | 3.1 Monitor and measure moisture content and review results against drying plan and initial measurement. 3.2 Check and adjust kiln control settings to ensure drying schedules are met. 3.3 Monitor kiln charge for drying degrade and assess the need for reconditioning or high humidity treatment. |
4. Check timber quality on completion of drying | 4.1 Identify drying end point and make kiln safe for entry. 4.2 Open kiln and check moisture content of processed timber. 4.3 Prepare drying stress samples and measure for specified use 4.4 Rectify unsuitable drying stresses within site procedures. 4.5 Visually assess drying quality, identify sub-standard material and direct for re-use according to site and environmental procedures. |
5. Unload kiln and move or store timber | 5.1 Remove moisture probes and baffles and/or blankets from timber. 5.2 Direct timber to storage or processing operations and check that packs are labelled in line with site requirements 5.3 Clean work area according to site requirements. 5.4 Complete records and reports for appropriate personnel. |