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 PUAFIR325, 'Operate heavy plant in fire control operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate heavy plant in fire control operations' 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. | ||
1 | Use and service heavy plant machinery | 1.1 | Heavy plant machinery is set up and pre-operational checks are undertaken to ensure safe operation in forest environments that are free of soil, water borne disease and weeds prior to and after use |
1.2 | Effective communication is established with supervisor, team members and support vehicle operators | ||
1.3 | Safe work procedures are employed when using heavy plant machinery for construction | ||
1.4 | Heavy plant machinery is parked safely and securely when not in operation | ||
1.5 | Personal protective clothing and equipment is worn and used, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2 | Construct fire control line | 2.1 | Obtain briefing and confirm work to be undertaken |
2.2 | Topographical and vegetation factors are considered when selecting a route for construction of a fire control line | ||
2.3 | Environmental, agricultural, cultural and heritage factors are considered when selecting a route for construction of fire control line using heavy plant machinery | ||
2.4 | Fire control line is constructed directly on fire edge or away from fire edge, taking into account weather conditions and/or changes in fire behaviour, to meet fire suppression requirements | ||
2.5 | Hazards are identified and considered when selecting route and constructing fire control line | ||
2.6 | Debris from fire control line construction is appropriately placed to facilitate fire suppression works and to reduce environmental impact | ||
2.7 | Fire control line is constructed to suit purposes, including vehicle access, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.8 | Helipads, turning areas, passing bays and safety zones are constructed, as directed | ||
3 | Mop up and rehabilitate area | 3.1 | Mop up work is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and in coordination with crew members |
3.2 | Rehabilitation work is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||