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 RIICTB309D, 'Construct, maintain and remove coffer dams'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Construct, maintain and remove coffer dams' 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
1. Plan and prepare to construct and remove coffer dams | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply coffer dams documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3. Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5. Confirm and apply environmental protection and safety requirements 1.6. Obtain, interpret and implement traffic management signage requirements 1.7. Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 1.8. Identify, confirm, safely handle and locate, ready for use, materials required for the work application 1.9. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Construct and maintain dam | 2.1. Contact utilities to check placement of marine cables before coffer dam construction 2.2. Drive sheet piles into location 2.3. Brace sheet piles 2.4. Dewater and caulk dammed area 2.5. Install sump and/or pump to remove excess water seepage 2.6. Remove mud manually from dammed area 2.7. Level dammed area ready for bridge work to commence |
3. Remove coffer dam | 3.1. Clear dammed area of any refuse or construction waste 3.2. Remove temporary concrete slab, where used 3.3. Flood coffer dam 3.4. Remove sheet pile 3.5. Extract and dismantle sheet piling allowing waterway to restore its original flow |
4. Clean up | 4.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 4.2. Clean, check, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment |