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 AHCARB319, 'Use arborist climbing techniques'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Use arborist climbing techniques' 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 site and inspect equipment | 1.1 Confirm access to site and scope of works according to workplace procedures 1.2 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA), record and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures 1.3 Confirm availability of first aid and rescue personnel, equipment and procedures 1.4 Conduct pre-operational preparations and safety checks, on ropes, harnesses, tools and equipment 1.5 Select, check and use personal protective equipment |
2. Prepare to access tree | 2.1 Inspect tree to determine efficient safe access route and method through discussion with work team 2.2 Select and prepare climbing equipment according to manufacturer instructions, work health and safety regulations and industry standards 2.3 Configure climbing equipment components to form functional tree climbing system appropriate to the access method selected 2.4 Tie, dress, set and finish climbing knots and hitches according to climbing system requirements 2.5 Sharpen, prepare and fit climbing spurs and gaffs for dismantling work 2.6 Conduct pre-climb checks of configured systems to ensure compatibility, safety and function according to climbing system, industry standards and manufacturer instructions |
3. Access and work position within tree | 3.1 Select suitable anchor points according to load bearing and access requirements 3.2 Install low-risk anchor points using throw lines 3.3 Inspect and test remotely installed anchor points are secure before use 3.4 Ascend tree and access work positions within tree crown using climbing systems appropriate for work task and tree structure 3.5 Configure and use components within functional climbing systems for ascending trees and work positioning 3.6 Access work positions within tree crown by using climbing techniques for both pruning and dismantling work tasks 3.7 Communicate with work team during operations according to work site and environmental conditions using methods agreed with work team 3.8 Observe and maintain safe clearance from hazards and climbing and rigging equipment 3.9 Maintain awareness and clearances for avoiding electrical power lines according to workplace safety procedures |
4. Descend from tree | 4.1 Descend tree using climbing equipment in a controlled manner 4.2 Remove all climbing equipment safely in a controlled manner according to manufacturer instructions 4.3 Inspect, clean, maintain and store climbing and safety equipment according to manufacturer instructions |