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 LMTHL2003A, 'Operate machines to prepare hides or skins for tanning'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate machines to prepare hides or skins for tanning' 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Operate machine to prepare hides or skins for tanning | 1.1 All necessary settings and preparation for machine operation are identified and assessed in accordance with specifications and workplace standard procedures 1.2 Machine is started in accordance with workplace standard operating procedures 1.3 Hides or skins are fed through the machine in the appropriate manner and in accordance with OHS practices and workplace procedures 1.4 Hides or skins are directed to correct area for next process 1.5 Work area around the machine is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and safety standards 1.6 Equipment is stopped or shut down in accordance with all safety and workplace standard procedures |
2 Monitor product quality | 2.1 Quality requirements for the hides or skins are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process 2.2 Quality is visually checked continuously to ensure standard is maintained 2.3 Any deviations from normal are recognised and isolated 2.4 Variations to product quality are reported |
3 Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1 Minor running problems are identified and reported according to workplace and equipment manufacturer's procedures 3.2 Major machine and equipment or product faults are reported 3.3 Minor maintenance and cleaning are performed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and workplace procedures |
4 Dispose of waste materials | 4.1 Waste is kept to a minimum through correct application of industry standard and workplace procedures 4.2 Machine waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures |
5 Communicate process information | 5.1 Records and other documentation are clearly and accurately completed where required 5.2 Information regarding production status and problems is accurately transferred between changes in shifts, where required 5.3 Documentation is maintained at each stage of the process to expedite movement of the hides or skins through the various phases of treatment |