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 FWPCOT4202, 'Design timber structures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Design timber structures' 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. Interpret plans and loading conditions | 1.1 Interpret and assess plans, drawing views and notes; identify loading information, design requirements and restrictions. 1.2 Obtain additional information and data from appropriate personnel or sources. 1.3 Create functional and pictorial image of structure, trusses or frames based on design requirements. |
2. Develop and select truss, frame or floor component layout options | 2.1 Transfer fixed design details to component layout drawings. 2.2 Nominate engineered or pre-assembled components in line with budgetary constraints. 2.3 Define design sizes and spacing details in line with industry standards. 2.4 Select layouts and spacing of individual structural members progressively to meet design requirements. 2.5 Fix component sizes to clarify and firm design options. |
3. Detail truss, frame or floor component design | 3.1 Calculate, scale or extract physical dimensions for components from applicable code tables. 3.2 Interpret effective lengths and spans for individual components from layout, and select cross-sections in line with applicable codes. 3.3 Select material options for suitability, availability, cost effectiveness and use consistently throughout design. 3.4 Detail component placement and spacing to site and customer standards. 3.5 Provide design specifications for engineered or pre-assembled components in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 3.6 Present detailed and accurate production information, dimensions and notes within drawing views. 3.7 Complete and maintain design records and documentation in line with organisational procedures. |
4. Provide design and production advice | 4.1 Answer questions about designs and assembly requirements clearly and comprehensively. 4.2 Use effective communication techniques to assist and develop production personnel. 4.3 Provide alternative materials and sizes for components within scope of design and production requirements. |