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 AHCARB324, 'Use cranes to access and dismantle trees'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Use cranes to access and 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. Plan for the use of cranes for tree access and dismantling | 1.1 Identify requirements for crane assisted tree work 1.2 Determine the requirements for crane access 1.3 Inspect site to identify site conditions, features and hazards that may affect crane set-up and operation 1.4 Determine crane type and size, and develop plan for crane assisted tree work 1.5 Communicate requirements to crane operator to confirm plan 1.6 Confirm availability of emergency procedures, rescue personnel and equipment |
2. Prepare to conduct crane work | 2.1 Determine access to site and gain approval from stakeholders 2.2 Confirm site preparations and notification of local residents and authorities according to dismantling plan 2.3 Liaise with crane operator and crane crew to confirm set-up, clearances from electrical services and working area 2.4 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures 2.5 Liaise with crane operator to determine load limit at working radius |
3. Prepare arborist equipment ready for dismantling operations | 3.1 Inspect trees for defects to inform planned tree access and dismantling strategy 3.2 Discuss strategy with crane operator and crew to confirm site, environment and crane working limitations 3.3 Determine lowering and processing zones and communicate to work team 3.4 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on arboriculture tools and equipment required for dismantling 3.5 Select, check and use personal protective equipment |
4. Access trees to conduct work | 4.1 Select and use safe access methods to conduct crane dismantling work 4.2 Use climbing techniques to access trees to conduct crane work 4.3 Use crane to access trees using an approved crane access method according to industry codes, procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements 4.4 Communicate with crane operator and observer using agreed communication methods 4.5 Use climbing techniques to access work positions and perform dismantling operations |
5. Prepare for crane dismantling and attach crane to tree sections | 5.1 Maintain communication with crane operator and work team during operations using agreed communication methods 5.2 Use hand and whistle signals to communicate with crane operator according to industry standards 5.3 Select and apply crane lifting methods and sequence according to dismantling strategy and safety procedures 5.4 Determine weight of each tree section and communicate to crane operator 5.5 Attach crane with lifting gear to each tree section according to load limits, centre of gravity and planned lifting operation 5.6 Communicate pre-tension requirements to crane operator |
6. Use crane to dismantle tree | 6.1 Perform cuts to remove tree sections according to desired lifting operation 6.2 Control and monitor tree section removal and direct crane operator throughout lifting operations 6.3 Communicate with crane operator regarding lifting operation and adjust dismantling strategy 6.4 Apply arborist rigging and felling techniques when crane support is not required 6.5 Adjust work pace and methods to match processing capacity of ground crew and environmental conditions 6.6 Perform final dismantling and lifting operations for tree removal work according to specifications |
7. Complete tree dismantling procedures | 7.1 Confirm completion of tree dismantling work with crane operator according to workplace procedures 7.2 Clean, check and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures 7.3 Record completion of tree removal, and report to stakeholders according to workplace procedures |