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 TLIB0132A, 'Start up and shut down a single locomotive'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Start up and shut down a single locomotive' 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 Inspect and prepare locomotive | 1.1 Identification and location of locomotive is confirmed 1.2 Logbook and locomotive are checked for out of service indications and to confirm serviceability 1.3 Where applicable, locomotive kit and equipment are checked and defects and deficiencies are recorded and rectified, isolated, tagged (where applicable) or reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 1.4 Fuel, lubricating oils, water, coolant and sand equipment are checked and replenished if required 1.5 External visual checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures |
2 Start up locomotive | 2.1 Locomotive is started in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures 2.2 Any operating faults are identified, diagnosed, rectified and/or reported and recorded in appropriate records 2.3 All instruments and gauges are observed and readings are interpreted to confirm effective operation in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures 2.4 Where required, fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken if required |
3 Conduct in-cab checks | 3.1 Locomotive in-cab checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Vigilance and safety controls and indicators are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if they are not working correctly 3.3 Communication equipment is checked to ensure that it is functioning correctly and appropriate action is taken if it is not working correctly 3.4 Personal in-cab equipment and crew comfort requirements are checked and adjusted for correct functionality and comfort 3.5 Auxiliary and emergency equipment is checked and confirmed to be operational in accordance with operating requirements |
4 Conduct post start up checks | 4.1 Post start up checks are carried out to ensure locomotive is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational policies and procedures 4.2 If required, personal communication equipment is obtained and checked to ensure that it is functional |
5 Raise or lower pantograph (if required) | 5.1 If required, pantographs are raised or lowered and confirmed to be operational in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational policies and procedures |
6 Complete start up documentation | 6.1 All required documentation concerning inspecting the locomotive is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 6.2 Logbook and other locomotive service records are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
7 Stable locomotive | 7.1 Location for stabling the locomotive is identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel 7.2 Where required, directions of appropriate personnel are interpreted and followed 7.3 Locomotive is stabled and shut down in accordance with manufacturer and/or organisational procedures 7.4 Locomotive is secured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 7.5 Control equipment and cab are secured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 7.6 If required, additional protection is set in place in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
8 Carry out post-operational checks | 8.1 Fuel, oil, water and sand levels are checked and replenished if required 8.2 Outcomes of post-operational checks are recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |