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 PUAFIR326, 'Push trees with machines in forest 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 'Push trees with machines in forest 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 machine | 1.1 | Machinery is set up and preparation checks are undertaken to ensure safe operation in forest environments that are free of soil and water borne disease and weeds prior to and after use |
1.2 | Effective communication is established with supervisor, team members and support vehicles | ||
1.3 | Safe work procedures are employed when using machinery to push tree | ||
1.4 | 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 | Plan to push tree | 2.1 | Obtain briefing and confirm work to be undertaken |
2.2 | Hazardous tree marking system is interpreted and actioned for each tree | ||
2.3 | Tree is assessed for suitability for pushing with machinery | ||
2.4 | Topographical factors and vegetation are considered when planning to push tree using machinery | ||
2.4 | Environmental, cultural and heritage factors are considered in relation to area where trees will be pushed | ||
2.5 | Approval is sought and gained for tree to be pushed with machinery | ||
2.6 | Hazards and safe clearances are established around trees selected for pushing with machinery | ||
2.7 | Escape routes are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.8 | Support personnel are warned of tree to be pushed with machinery | ||
3 | Push tree | 3.1 | Communication is maintained with ground crew during tree pushing operations |
3.2 | Ground is prepared for tree pushing with machinery | ||
3.3 | Direction of tree fall is determined | ||
3.4 | Tree is pushed with machinery applying safe tree pushing practices | ||
3.5 | Apply fireground emergency procedures | ||
4 | Undertake mopup and rehabilitation activities | 4.1 | Trees and debris are cleared for safe access to safety zone escape routes and to allow for mop up work |
4.2 | Area, where trees have been pushed by machinery, is made safe for organisational personnel to enter | ||
4.3 | Rehabilitation activities are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||