Apply rail communications systems

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 TLIW5001A, 'Apply rail communications systems'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply rail communications systems' 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

Prepare to apply rail communications systems

1.1

Communications systems used in the rail industry are outlined

1.2

Main components of fixed and mobile communications systems are identified and explained

1.3

Functions of the different types of communications systems used in the rail industry are explained

1.4

Effectiveness of different types of communications systems are compared

1.5

Communications system/s appropriate to a situation are selected in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.6

Working order of selected communications system/s is ensured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2

Record and log communications

2.1

Purpose of recording and logging communications is identified

2.2

Methods by which communications are recorded and logged are identified and explained

2.3

Effectiveness of different types of communications recording and logging processes are outlined

2.4

Communications recording and logging processes most appropriate to a situation are selected in accordance with organisational policies and procedure

2.5

Relevant communications systems plans are identified, explained and implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3

Ensure safeworking systems are incorporated into communications systems

3.1

Different methods of safeworking are identified and communications used for each type are outlined

3.2

Potential problems that can occur with different communications systems are identified and explained

3.3

Methods to overcome identified problems are developed and implemented


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIW5001A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI50613 - Diploma of Rail Operations Management