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 PUASES015A, 'Operate over-snow vehicle'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate over-snow vehicle' 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. Undertake personal safety preparation | 1.1 Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and checked according to organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to departure 1.2 Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard is selected, worn/fitted and used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 1.3 Water and food requirements are identified and stowed on the vehicle 1.4 En-route rest and shelter areas are identified 1.5 Survival technique/strategies are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines |
2. Prepare over-snow vehicle for operation | 2.1 Start-up checks are completed in accordance with operational standards 2.2 Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 2.3 Instruments and gauges are checked to ensure all are operational 2.4 Pre-use checks of over-snow trailer are completed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures |
3. Operate over-snow vehicle | 3.1 Over-snow vehicle is prepared for and safely operated in, terrain suitable to the vehicle 3.2 Passengers are briefed on safety and objective of the trip 3.3 Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure personal safety 3.4 Vehicle is operated in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures 3.5 Low risk manoeuvring techniques are used to minimise the likelihood of injury, damage to equipment or property and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.6 Recovery of vehicletechniques are used that minimise the likelihood of injury to personnel and equipment, in accordance with agency policies and procedures |
4. Navigate to destination and monitor terrain | 4.1 Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations 4.2 Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements are made to gain access, in accordance with organisational policies, practices and regulatory requirements 4.3 Environmental conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to personnel or damage to property and equipment |
5. Clean, maintain and stow vehicle | 5.1 Vehicle and equipment are cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed according to organisational procedures/manufacturers' requirements 5.2 Vehicle and equipment records are updated in accordance with organisational procedures 5.3 Faulty equipment is identified, recorded and reported for repair according to organisational policies and procedures |