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 AHCARB316, 'Perform pruning operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform pruning operations' 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 for pruning operations | 1.1 Receive and confirm instructions with supervisor 1.2 Confirm access to site and location of trees and work zones 1.3 Determine type, extent and limit of pruning work in accordance with specifications, scope of works and client brief 1.4 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement site-specific control measures 1.5 Communicate with work team using agreed methods according to works undertaken and site and environmental conditions |
2. Prepare tools, equipment and work environment | 2.1 Select tools and equipment for pruning work 2.2 Consider access and impact of selected pruning tools and equipment on tree 2.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on pruning tools and equipment 2.4 Select, check and use personal protective equipment 2.5 Disinfect pruning equipment during tree work according to hygiene and biosecurity procedures and tree assessment outcomes 2.6 Implement workplace health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures according to JSA |
3. Determine tree parts to be removed and plan pruning operations | 3.1 Investigate tree canopy shape, structure and defects to determine pruning plan 3.2 Assess tree structure for stem co-dominance and branch attachment to determine options for pruning cut procedure 3.3 Identify tree part requiring removal and select pruning procedure and location of cut from identified pruning cut options |
4. Perform pruning operations | 4.1 Prepare pruning equipment to ensure cuts are clean 4.2 Use pruning tools to make pruning cuts according to industry standards and manufacturer operating instructions 4.3 Make cuts from a secure body position with awareness of extant tree hazards 4.4 Maintain awareness of power line proximity, safe approach distances and clearances 4.5 Select pruning cuts for crown maintenance or crown modification according to scope of works 4.6 Perform pre-cutting techniques to avoid splitting or tearing of the stem and bark 4.7 Perform final cut according to the principles of compartmentalisation of decay in trees (CODIT) and current industry standards 4.8 Ensure bark at edge of all pruning cuts remains firmly attached |
5. Improve pruning quality | 5.1 Review previous pruning cuts to determine tree response to pruning activities 5.2 Assess tree response to previous pruning methods and compare with current work practice 5.3 Seek advice from consulting arborists on quality of current pruning work practice 5.4 Identify substandard current pruning cuts and rectify according to advice |
6. Complete pruning operations | 6.1 Drop or lower pruned material into designated drop zone 6.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 6.3 Collect and dispose of pruned material according to environmental procedures 6.4 Maintain pruning records according to workplace procedures |