Undertake complex tree climbing

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 RTF3031A, 'Undertake complex tree climbing'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Undertake complex tree climbing' 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 and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Prepare for climb and tree operations

1.1

Team members are informed of their role and duties in the climbing and tree operations according to work procedures.

1.2

Ropes are selected according to industry specifications and required tree works.

1.3

Ropes are assessed prior to use with damaged and faulty ropes discarded according to enterprise policy.

1.4

Appropriate climbing tools and equipment are selected according to enterprise standards and manufacturers guidelines.

1.5

Ropes, tools and equipment are checked, handled, maintained and stored according to safe work practices, manufacturers specifications and enterprise OHS policies.

2

Access and descend from trees in complex situations

2.1

Hazards that place climbers, ground support workers, the general public and property at risk are identified and appropriate actions taken to minimise that risk.

2.2

Personal protective and safety equipment is used and adjusted according to manufacturers guidelines and enterprise OHS policies.

2.3

Trees are accessed using appropriate techniques and equipment according to enterprise policy, procedures and safe work practices.

2.4

Safe anchor points are selected according to strength and suitability requirements.

2.5

Tree is descended in a controlled manner according to enterprise procedures.

3

Undertake tree operations in complex situations

3.1

Required tree operations are carried out according to treatment plans and work procedures.

3.2

Load is lowered in a controlled manner using appropriate cranage points according to safe work practices, branch weight and rope characteristics.

3.3

Staff are communicated with during operations, as required, verbally and by hand signals.

3.4

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to manufacturers instructions and enterprise policy.


Qualifications and Skillsets

RTF3031A appears in the following qualifications:

  • FPI30105 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management
  • FPI30205 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage