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 AHCARB317, 'Dismantle trees'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Dismantle 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 for tree removal | 1.1 Determine access to site and confirm approval for works to commence 1.2 Confirm site preparations, including notification of stakeholders 1.3 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA), and record and implement site-specific control measures according to workplace safety procedures 1.4 Inspect tree to identify structural defects and appropriate removal methods 1.5 Determine a dismantling strategy identifying potential drop or lowering zones and providing safety zones for load, tools and equipment 1.6 Review dismantling strategy with work crew and adjust according to feedback 1.7 Protect property and vegetation assets in the work zone from potential damage 1.8 Confirm availability of emergency response resources and safety procedures 1.9 Select and prepare tools, equipment and machinery and conduct pre-operation and safety checks 1.10 Select, check and use personal protective equipment |
2. Design and prepare rigging system | 2.1 Design rigging system according to dismantling strategy 2.2 Select appropriate anchor and attachment points 2.3 Estimate force applied to tree structure and to rigging equipment during planned rigging operations 2.4 Design rigging system to allow for load, impact of force and structural integrity of tree 2.5 Consider breaking strength, working load limits and safety factor of equipment in use 2.6 Discuss and confirm rigging system with work team 2.7 Select rigging equipment, inspect for defects, and repair, replace or remove from service damaged components according to workplace safety procedures 2.8 Assemble and configure rigging equipment into selected rigging system and install at anchor point |
3. Implement dismantling of trees | 3.1 Coordinate and sequence work with work team during operations using communication methods agreed with work team for site environment 3.2 Access tree crown safely according to dismantling strategy and workplace safety procedures 3.3 Select and apply rigging or dismantling techniques in correct sequence to dismantle tree according to determined dismantling strategy 3.4 Plan each cut and install rigging equipment according to rigging system design and manufacturer instructions 3.5 Check rigging assembly is correctly installed and safe to use prior to performing cut 3.6 Accurately apply a selection of cuts to achieve directional felling and controlled rigging and dismantling of the tree crown and trunk 3.7 Perform cuts from a safe and secure work position using industry standard cutting techniques 3.8 Monitor and adjust dismantling process as required to maintain a safe and efficient workflow 3.9 Dismantle tree by sections into drop zone according to industry standards |
4. Complete tree removal activities | 4.1 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures 4.2 Maintain records according to workplace procedures 4.3 Report completion of tree removal to stakeholder |