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 MSL973012A, 'Assist with geotechnical site investigations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with geotechnical site investigations' 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. Prepare for on-site operations | 1.1. Confirm details of the job, location, work instructions, appropriate sampling/test procedures and safety requirements with supervisor 1.2. Identify likely site hazards, personal protective equipment and safety procedures that are specified for the job and materials used 1.3. Collect, check, and stow all tools, equipment and materials required at the site 1.4. Confirm site access requirements such as entry permits and participate in safety induction as required |
2. Assist with excavation of boreholes, test pits and/or trenches | 2.1. Confirm specified sampling/testing locations with supervisor 2.2. Excavate to the specified sampling/testing depth, minimising disturbance and potential contamination of the site 2.3. Ensure materials from different strata are kept separate 2.4. Recognise materials and record changes of strata, test results |
3. Assist with site sampling | 3.1. Prepare and check sampling equipment and materials 3.2. Take disturbed and undisturbed samples as directed and in accordance with enterprise methods/procedures 3.3. Label samples and record samples/site conditions in accordance with enterprise methods/procedures |
4. Assist with site testing | 4.1. Conduct pre-use checks of test equipment 4.2. Perform basic tests as directed and in accordance with test methods or enterprise procedures 4.3. Record data in accordance with test methods or enterprise procedures 4.4. Recognise obvious errors or atypical data and seek advice |
5. Assist with finalising site operations | 5.1. Reinstate the site in accordance with instructions 5.2. Clean all equipment (and vehicle as necessary) avoiding environmental damage, stormwater contamination or spread of pests 5.3. Check all equipment/materials prior to re-stowing them for safe transport 5.4. Handle and transport samples in accordance with enterprise procedures 5.5. Notify appropriate site personnel on completion of tasks and prior to leaving site (if unsupervised) 5.6. On return to base, check serviceability of test equipment before storage |
6. Assist with maintaining records | 6.1. Complete relevant parts of site safety plans, equipment logs and test reports in accordance with enterprise procedures 6.2. Maintain confidentiality of enterprise information |
7. Maintain a safe work environment | 7.1. Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others 7.2. Minimise environmental impacts of testing/sampling and generation of waste 7.3. Collect and/or dispose of all waste in accordance with enterprise procedures |