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 FWPFGM5219, 'Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations' 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. Plan for carbon stock sampling activities | 1.1 Confirm purpose, objectives and scope of sample collection activity through stakeholder discussions and consultations. 1.2 Conduct desktop study of existing forests and plantations. 1.3 Design measurement program and confirm sampling site locations and where required, obtain approval for site access. 1.4 Evaluate characteristics of sites for impact on sampling and testing method. 1.5 Determine and arrange human and physical resource requirements. |
2. Prepare for carbon stock sampling activities | 2.1 Locate forests and plantations using site maps and plans and identify areas for sampling. 2.2 Complete administrative requirements, arrange contractors and obtain approvals in line with organisational procedures. 2.3 Complete a risk assessment for the sample site and activities. |
3. Conduct carbon stock sampling collection | 3.1 Inspect and test sampling equipment to ensure operational effectiveness. 3.2 Coordinate sampling activities at sites prior to commencement of and during the work activity. 3.3 Conduct surveys and sampling in line with organisational safety procedures. 3.4 Record results of samples and surveys, in line with sampling plan. 3.5 Monitor sampling activities on a regular basis against sampling plan, and implement modifications or improvements as required. |
4. Interpret results | 4.1 Estimate forest carbon stocks from collected data. 4.2 Review data against assessment program in line with organisational procedures. 4.3 Analyse data to determine effectiveness of assessment. 4.4 Prepare recommendations for future programs based on analysis. 4.5 Record and report assessment processes and improvement suggestions to appropriate personnel. |
5. Use growth models to predict biomass and carbon stocks | 5.1 Select appropriate growth model. 5.2 Predict biomass growth and carbon stocks from data assessments and incorporate in growth model. 5.3 Analyse data to determine comparability of predicted forest carbon stocks to current available data. |