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 AHCARB211, 'Apply treatments to trees'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply treatments to trees' 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 |
1. Prepare to apply tree treatments | 1.1 Confirm trees to be treated and work activity instructions with supervisor 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety hazards and controls from job safety analysis (JSA) with supervisor 1.3 Select, check and use personal protective equipment 1.4 Select, prepare and carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools and equipment 1.5 Confirm availability of first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures 1.6 Select and prepare treatment tools and equipment according to workplace and biosecurity procedures |
2. Modify environment to maintain health and vigour of tree | 2.1 Undertake weed control measures to remove competing plants according to treatment instructions 2.2 Apply soil additives according to soil condition and treatment instructions 2.3 Apply plant-based mulch according to treatment instructions 2.4 Use tools and equipment for de-compaction of soil according to supervisor and equipment manufacturer instructions |
3. Apply chemical treatment | 3.1 Identify chemical treatments required from supervisor instructions 3.2 Select, prepare and calibrate application equipment 3.3 Prepare chemical treatments according to manufacturer label and workplace safety procedures 3.4 Apply chemical treatment according to workplace procedures |
4. Complete treatment operations | 4.1 Clean site, collect and store unused materials and dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures 4.2 Clean, maintain and store equipment and machinery according to workplace and biosecurity procedures 4.3 Record and report treatment outcomes according to workplace procedures |