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 TLID3507C, 'Operate a boom type elevating work platform'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate a boom type elevating work platform' 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 | Inspect and test elevating work platform | 1.1 | Work platform is visually inspected prior to operation for any evidence of damage, structural weakness or interference according to pre-operational safety check procedures |
1.2 | Routine pre-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with available checklists | ||
1.3 | Work platform log book is checked, service requirements are noted and maintenance personnel advised of any requirements | ||
1.4 | Elevating work platform is started in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and start-up procedures for operations and any abnormal noise or movement reported to an authorised person for corrective action | ||
1.5 | Start-up checks are conducted according to manufacturers specifications and company procedures to ensure work platform and equipment are operating correctly | ||
1.6 | Faults are corrected or are reported to an authorised person for corrective action according to company procedures | ||
1.7 | The operating and emergency controls are checked for correct operation in accordance with manufacturers specifications including use of the emergency decent device | ||
1.8 | Boom is lowered under simulated emergency conditions to check for operational effectiveness | ||
1.9 | Gear and accessories are checked and damaged or worn gear is segregated and reported to an authorised person for testing/repair/destruction | ||
1.10 | Results of inspections are recorded and reported according to company procedures | ||
2 | Assess job requirements and work | 2.1 | Briefing, hand-over details, authorisations and clearances are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with company and site procedures and legislative requirements |
2.2 | Work area is inspected and potential hazards are identified and appropriate elimination or control measures selected | ||
2.3 | Weight of load including personnel and equipment is correctly estimated to ensure job is within limits of work platform capacity | ||
3 | Plan work and set up for lift | 3.1 | A work plan is developed and agreed with relevant workplace personnel to include hazard prevention/control measures and safety and emergency procedures in line with applicable Australian standards |
3.2 | A suitable firm and level standing is chosen and prepared for the location of the elevating work platform | ||
3.3 | Outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturers instructions and appropriate Australian standards | ||
3.4 | Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used under the footplates as required to adequately distribute the loading | ||
3.5 | Ground is checked before and after packing is installed to ensure it is firm enough to bear the load | ||
3.6 | The job plan is developed to include hazard prevention/control measures and safety procedures in line with applicable Australian standards and to equipment manufacturers specifications | ||
3.7 | Work platform load chart is located and information on permissible loads, radii and heights taken into account in planning the job | ||
3.8 | The job plan takes into account job requirements and workplace rules and procedures | ||
3.9 | Job plan is discussed and confirmed with relevant personnel | ||
3.10 | Work gear and tools are properly stowed in the elevating work platform in accordance with Australian standards, company procedures and guides | ||
4 | Carry out elevation | 4.1 | Configuration and operation of elevating work platform are checked as necessary to ensure safe lift |
4.2 | Operation of work platform is carried out in accordance with the job plan, the appropriate Australian standard and manufacturers specifications | ||
5 | Planned hazard control and strategies are implemented | 5.1 | Load is constantly monitored to ensure safety of personnel, load and structural stability |
5.2 | Unplanned situations are responded to in line with company procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment | ||
5.3 | Required signals are correctly given, interpreted and followed in accordance with appropriate Australian standards | ||
6 | Pack up work platform | 6.1 | The elevating work platform is shut down using the correct sequence of procedures in accordance with manufacturers instructions |
6.2 | Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturers instructions and available checklists and defects recorded and reported in line with company procedures | ||
6.3 | The elevating work platform is dismantled in accordance with the job plan, manufacturers instructions and relevant statutory regulations | ||
6.4 | The outriggers and stabilisers are secured and stowed in accordance with manufacturers instructions | ||
6.5 | The elevating work platform is correctly stowed and secured in accordance with manufacturers instructions and company procedures | ||