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 UEGNSG219, 'Conduct excavations in the utilities industry'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct excavations in the utilities industry' 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 | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Prepare to conduct excavation work | 1.1 | Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.2 | Job requirements and workplace procedures for the site are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule | ||
1.3 | Hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor to assess risks and control measures implemented in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.4 | Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit and/or relevant authorisation is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures | ||
1.5 | Equipment, tools, excavation machinery and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the excavation work are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures | ||
1.6 | Materials, plans, diagrams, maps, drawings and resources required for the excavation are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s and against job requirements in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.7 | Responsibilities for safety and emergency procedures for an incident at the work site are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s | ||
1.8 | Client issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.9 | Location of other utility services, site preparation and work schedule are confirmed against job requirements and relevant maps, diagrams and plans in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.10 | Traffic management signs, barriers and warning devices are confirmed as correctly positioned with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements, traffic management plans and workplace procedures | ||
2 | Conduct excavation work | 2.1 | WHS/OHS risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed |
2.2 | Materials, tools, plant and equipment for the excavation work are selected and used safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures | ||
2.3 | Hazardous activities associated with excavation work are conducted in accordance with job instructions, safety requirements and workplace procedures | ||
2.4 | Excavation work, shoring and trenching, is carried out to industry standards, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles | ||
2.5 | WHS/OHS risks, incidents and unplanned events are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2.6 | Quality and safety checks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3 | Complete excavation work and relevant documentation | 3.1 | WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are reviewed, monitored and followed |
3.2 | Backfilling is performed, work site rehabilitated, tidied, made safe and markers installed or re-instated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures | ||
3.3 | Tools, plant, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures. | ||
3.4 | Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.5 | Documentation is completed and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures | ||