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 PSPTRAN405A, 'Operate weighbridges'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate weighbridges' 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. Validate weighbridge operations | 1.1. Weighbridge, computer and recording systems are checked for operational status. 1.2. Weighbridge accuracy is validated in accordance with relevant legislation, codes and regulations, organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions. 1.3. Inspection and testing records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements, organisational policy and industry guidelines. 1.4. Faults and discrepancies in weighbridge operation are identified and corrective action initiated according to organisational procedures. 1.5. Environmental factors likely to affect weighing accuracy are identified and corrected. |
2. Weigh vehicles | 2.1. Vehicles likely to exceed weighbridge capacity and dimensions are directed away from weighbridge. 2.2. Weighbridge is correctly set to zero before commencing a weighing. 2.3. Vehicles are directed onto weighbridge platform and weight is determined in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures. 2.4. Vehicle weight, vehicle registration and load description are entered into organisational recording system. 2.5. Areas of dispute are resolved or forwarded for further action according to organisational procedures. |
3. Conduct axle or end-and-end measurements | 3.1. Assess suitability of weighbridge and approach for axle or end-and-end measurements. 3.2. Axle or end-and-end measurements are completed in accordance with statutory requirements. |
4. Complete weighbridge operations | 4.1. Complete and issue weighbridge ticket in accordance with statutory requirements and organisational procedures. 4.2. Incomplete weighbridge tickets are cancelled in accordance with statutory requirements. 4.3. Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements, are secured and made ready for next shift. 4.4. Record of operations is maintained and filed according to workplace procedures and statutory requirements. |