Manage road construction and maintenance

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 FWPFGM5208, 'Manage road construction and maintenance'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage road construction and maintenance' 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 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. Plan road construction and maintenance

1.1 Review forest management plan and requirements for roads.

1.2 Obtain and assess logging and topography details while applying environmental management considerations.

1.3 Review road location, design and construction requirements and analyse costs, benefits and impact on the forest.

1.4 Review timeframe for use of the road and likely weather conditions.

1.5 Calculate and document timber extraction methods and storage requirements for roads, tracks, equipment placement, falling and recovery rates, and delivery schedules.

1.6 Consult with authorities and obtain approvals for road development.

1.7 Prepare formal road construction/maintenance plan for approval in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

2. Implement road construction

2.1 Brief site personnel on road and track design and construction plan.

2.2 Coordinate and schedule personnel, material and equipment required for the construction.

2.3 Plan operational procedures for roads with site personnel in line with design plan and environmental requirements.

2.4 Monitor construction of roads and tracks and report unexpected ground, water, vegetation or other environmental conditions to appropriate personnel.

2.5 Provide technical assistance to site personnel in preparing roads and tracks.

3. Maintain roads

3.1 Assess and record roads and tracks for maintenance and requirements.

3.2 Coordinate personnel, material and equipment required for maintenance, taking seasonal weather conditions into consideration.

3.3 Monitor site environmental conditions and make changes as required.

3.4 Organise maintenance schedule for the site in conjunction with operational personnel.

3.5 Maintain communication with operational staff, clients and contractors throughout maintenance activities to ensure smooth operations.

4. Monitor and review road construction and maintenance

4.1 Develop monitoring schedule in line with organisational policy and environmental requirements.

4.2 Checks that WHS procedures are observed and site environmental conditions are adhered to throughout works.

4.3 Check that performance indicators, targets and specifications are being met and that process or methods are amended as required.

4.4 Analyse data and documentation from construction or maintenance activities and measure performance against the plan.

4.5 Prepare recommendations for improvements and further work.

4.6 Record and report on road construction and maintenance process.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPFGM5208 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP50116 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products