Grind rails

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 TLIW2012A, 'Grind rails'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Grind rails' 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

1Determine job requirements

1.1 New welds and weld repairs are located

1.2 Defects relating to wheel burns, rail battering and rail overflow are identified

1.3 Appropriate equipment is selected

1.4 Appropriate repair method and/or profile is selected to ensure completed work will meet specifications

1.5 Site is cleared of obstructions and combustible material

2Grind weld and/or weld repair

2.1 Rail is ground to profile using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with OH&S and environmental requirements

2.3 Rail gauge face is ground to match adjacent rail in curves, in accordance with standards and procedures

2.4 Rail profile and vertical and horizontal alignment are measured to ensure compliance with acceptance standards

2.5 Rail surface condition is assessed for compliance with acceptance standards

3Grind rail to repair surface defects

3.1 Rail is ground using approved equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Grinding equipment is operated safely in accordance with OH&S and environmental requirements

3.3 Finished surface is checked to ensure compliance with specification

4Complete documentation

4.1 Documentation on work undertaken is completed in accordance with workplace requirements