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 PRMWM16B, 'Operate waste processing plant'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate waste processing plant' 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 Organise for plant operation | 1.1 Review job specification requirements (job sheet) to identify all plant operating requirements 1.2 Identify and handle potentialrisks and hazards to work according to job requirements, in accordance with company requirements, occupational health and safety and other relevant legislation 1.3 Identify and organise equipment, materials and personnel requirements for safe, effective and efficient plant operation 1.4 Select and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with work requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation | ||
2 Conduct pre-operational checks | 2.1 Conduct pre-start visual and basic maintenance checks to confirm correct plant operation in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation 2.2 Test equipment systems for correct functioning in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements 2.3 Report equipment non-conformances promptly to appropriate personnel when detected 2.4 Clean equipment to ensure safe and tidy operation in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation | ||
2.5 Check all safety structures and controls to ensure their operational capacity is in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation | |||
3 Start and operate plant | 3.1 Advise appropriate personnel of impending plant operation to ensure safety and readiness for operation | ||
3.2 Start plant in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements 3.3 Screen plant inputs, and identify and handle non-conformances in accordance with company requirements, manufacturers' specifications and relevant legislation 3.4 Operate plant efficiently and safely in accordance with company requirements, manufacturers' specifications and relevant legislation 3.5 Monitor plant operation using gauges, warning devices and observation of performance to identify potential faults and hazards and to ensure continuous operation 3.6 Maintain communication with other personnel in accordance with company requirements to ensure safe usage of equipment 3.7 Monitor plant inputs, processing and outputs and make adjustments where necessary in accordance with company specifications 3.8 Identify and report on faults that create hazardous operations and suspend operations in accordance with company requirements, manufacturers' specifications and relevant legislation | |||
4 Shut down plant | 4.1 Shut down plant in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements 4.2 Clean plant and associated equipment to remove debris and contamination and ensure safe and efficient operation 4.3 Shut down plant in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements | ||
5 Carry out basic housekeeping | 5.1 Clean plant and associated equipment to remove debris and contamination and ensure safe and efficient operation 5.2 Document all details of plant operations promptly and in accordance with company requirements | ||