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 UEGNSG219A, '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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 | Prepare to conduct excavation work | 1.1 | WHS/OHS and environmental measures for the site are identified received and confirmed |
1.2 | Relevant requirements and established procedures for the site are discussed with relevant persons to establish and confirm the work schedule. | ||
1.3 | WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures for the work are received and confirmed | ||
1.4 | Hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor to assess the risks and implement control measures according to established procedures | ||
1.5 | Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit and/or relevant notification is received and confirmed with relevant persons according to requirements and established procedures | ||
1.6 | Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the work are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety. | ||
1.7 | Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for work are confirmed and obtained in accordance with established procedures | ||
1.8 | Relevant responsibilities associated with safety and emergency procedures for an incident at the worksite are checked and confirmed. | ||
1.9 | Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with established procedures | ||
1.10 | Location of other services, site preparation and the work schedule are confirmed in accordance with established procedures. | ||
1.11 | Traffic management signs, barriers and warning devices are confirmed as positioned in accordance with requirements and traffic management plans | ||
2 | Conduct excavation work | 2.1 | WHS/OHS risk control measures, schedule of work and standard operating procedures for carrying out the work are followed |
2.2 | Appropriate materials, tools, plant and equipment are selected and used safely | ||
2.3 | Hazardous activities such as lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches, use of power tools equipment, techniques and practices are conducted in accordance with given instructions and requirements | ||
2.4 | Excavation work is carried out efficiently, to the required standard without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles. | ||
2.5 | WHS/OHS risks incidents and non-routine events are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures | ||
2.6 | Routine quality and safety checks are carried out in accordance with established procedures | ||
3 | Complete excavation work and relevant documentation | 3.1 | WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed. |
3.2 | Backfilling is performed, the work site is rehabilitated, tidied made safe and markers are installed or re-instated in accordance with the work schedule and established procedures | ||
3.3 | Tools, plant, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored. . | ||
3.4 | Appropriate persons are notified of the completion of the work in accordance with established procedures | ||
3.5 | Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to appropriate persons in accordance with established procedures | ||