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 AHCARB511, 'Prepare arborist reports'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare arborist reports' 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. Determine report parameters from client brief | 1.1 Review client brief and determine expectations for report outcomes 1.2 Determine evidentiary data records according to client brief 1.3 Determine statutory reporting requirements 1.4 Establish specific scope and assumptions for report 1.5 Evaluate requirements and limitations and determine arboricultural content 1.6 Determine textual and visual content required for report 1.7 Confirm report parameters with client |
2. Determine and collate evidentiary data | 2.1 Research content and information for report 2.2 Assess primary and secondary sources of research material 2.3 Evaluate the validity and reliability of researched information 2.4 Inspect site and record observations relevant to scope of report 2.5 Record visual evidence using image capture equipment required for report 2.6 Obtain and record information from test results 2.7 Collate and record observations, test results, research material and inspections as evidentiary data 2.8 Store and back up data according to workplace data management procedures |
3. Prepare a report format using a word processing program | 3.1 Determine report structure and style to meet stakeholder and statutory outcomes 3.2 Determine requirements for specific document content and layout according to arboriculture industry conventions 3.3 Obtain permissions for copyrighted material required for report 3.4 Produce document using a word processor according to workplace style guide and industry conventions 3.5 Incorporate collated data, information and evidentiary data into formatted report 3.6 Operate computer and word processing software application to produce report |
4. Formulate a conclusive determination and recommendations | 4.1 Assess body of evidentiary data according to scope of report 4.2 Determine value of data from conflicting evidence 4.3 Develop an informed decision from considered viewpoints 4.4 Formulate a conclusive determination 4.5 Inform client of determination 4.6 Develop recommendations based on determination |
5. Prepare draft report | 5.1 Compile determinations and recommendations in a draft report 5.2 Seek professional feedback and opinion on draft report and findings 5.3 Review feedback and opinion expressed, and edit report according to professional advice 5.4 Draft final sections of report document |
6. Deliver the final report | 6.1 Review report content and develop and document summary for report 6.2 Review and edit final version of report ready for distribution 6.3 Deliver final report to client and stakeholders according to client brief |