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 AHCARB320, 'Install tree support systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Install tree support systems' 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 work | 1.1 Read and interpret arborist plans and specifications for tree support system for specified tree 1.2 Determine and obtain materials required for installing tree support system 1.3 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA), record and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures 1.4 Select tree support system tools and equipment for tree support system activity 1.5 Select, check and use personal protective equipment 1.6 Confirm availability of first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures 1.7 Assemble and position tools, equipment and materials for ease of access during installation |
2. Prepare trees for tree support system | 2.1 Locate tree stems and position of tree support system according to specifications 2.2 Assess structural integrity of tree and select low-risk access method for tree support system installation 2.3 Determine a safe procedure for installation and confirm approach with work team 2.4 Access tree safely and attain secure work positions to conduct installation 2.5 Maintain inspection of tree for above-ground hazards throughout installation activities 2.6 Examine stems to be braced for defects to ensure tree support system will comply with specifications 2.7 Undertake pruning activities prior to tree support system installation according to current industry standards |
3. Install tree support system | 3.1 Select and prepare tree support system materials according to specifications 3.2 Prepare the stems to be braced according to tree support system design 3.3 Install tree support system components according to arborist specifications and manufacturer instructions 3.4 Adjust cables and braces to specified tension 3.5 Dress tree support system components for neat finish 3.6 Remove tools, equipment and waste from canopy 3.7 Descend and remove equipment |
4. Finalise tree support system activity | 4.1 Clean and sanitise tools and equipment according to workplace and biosecurity procedures 4.2 Check, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions 4.3 Record and report completed works according to workplace procedures |