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 TLIC3042A, 'Operate coach/bus'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate coach/bus' 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 |
1Operate the coach/bus | 1.1 The coach/bus is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with manufacturers instructions 1.2 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage 1.3 Engine operation is maintained within the manufacturers specified torque range and temperature through effective transmission use 1.4 Braking system of coach/bus is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the coach/bus under all conditions 1.5 Hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving techniques 1.6 The coach/bus is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning in accordance with workplace procedures 1.7 The coach/bus is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures 1.8 The behaviours displayed by operators towards other road users is appropriately aligned with workplace procedures |
2Monitor and respond to traffic and road conditions | 2.1 The most efficient route of travel is taken through monitoring and anticipation of traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations 2.2 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities |
3Monitor and maintain coach/bus performance | 3.1 Coach/bus performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and checks of the coach/bus and ancillary equipment 3.2 Performance and efficiency of coach/bus operation is monitored during use 3.3 Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are repaired or reported to the appropriate authority in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Coach/bus records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures 3.5 Vehicle monitoring devices (such as tachographs) are operated in accordance with workplace procedures |
4Operate the coach/bus safely | 4.1 Passenger positioning and dispersion is in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures 4.2 Bus/coach doors are operated safely for entry and exit from coach/bus in accordance with manufacturers and workplace instructions 4.3 Visual checks are conducted on entry to and exit from bus stops in accordance with workplace instructions 4.4 Vehicle positioning and movement are convenient and safe for passengers embarking and disembarking in accordance with regulatory and workplace instructions |
5Operate bus/coach associated equipment | 5.1 All bus/coach associated equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers and workplace instructions 5.2 Faults with all bus/coach associated equipment are reported according to manufacturers and workplace instructions 5.3 Route destination is clearly displayed on the vehicle as required by workplace instructions |
6Provide customer service to passengers on coach/bus | 6.1 Comfort and wellbeing of passengers are in accordance with workplace instructions 6.2 Lost property processing is in accordance with organisational procedures 6.3 Assistance is provided for identified special needs and/or any luggage and ancillary equipment requirements in accordance with workplace instructions |