Undertake access assessments and approvals

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 PSPTRP006, 'Undertake access assessments and approvals'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Undertake access assessments and approvals' 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 section.

1. Provide access information

1.1 Use effective communication techniques to obtain client information about loads to be moved, intended origins and destinations, proposed restricted access vehicles to be used and proposed routes.

1.2 Source information on road network access, permit requirements and conditions relating to the proposed routes in relation to the intended vehicles and loads.

1.3 Provide information to clients on the feasibility and conditions of using proposed routes with reference to state and/or territory access conditions and restrictions for restricted access vehicles.

1.4 Suggest alternate routes if necessary to assist clients to achieve their objectives whilst complying with restrictions.

1.5 Manage communication difficulties or refer for assistance.

2. Assess and approve applications

2.1 Assess applications for network access in relation to the proposed restricted access vehicles, their loads and intended routes.

2.2 Assess other issues in relation to applications.

2.3 Undertake liaison with other authorities or sections using required protocols, if proposed routes have implications for their jurisdictions.

2.4 Refer applications for route surveys if assessment determines that this is required.

2.5 Approve applications for access that meet permit requirements for restricted access vehicles.

2.6 Process emergency approvals.

3. Issue or refuse permits

3.1 Identify correct permits for each approved application.

3.2 Confirm conditions with the applicant dependant on the type of permit to ensure understanding of all restrictions.

3.3 Complete documentation and issue valid permits to reflect approval decisions.

3.4 Refuse permits for applications that are not approved, provide reasons and suggest alternatives if feasible.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPTRP006 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP40716 - Certificate IV in Heavy Vehicle Road Compliance