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 AHCARB513, 'Examine and assess trees'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Examine and assess 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 assessment | 1.1 Identify scope of survey according to client brief 1.2 Select, check and use personal protective equipment 1.3 Locate tree and document tree position according to client brief 1.4 Identify and record tree species and determine implications on brief 1.5 Assess and consider tree health that impacts on brief 1.6 Estimate age of tree, tree parts and defects |
2. Acquire data for valuation | 2.1 Determine and record tree dimensions according to client brief 2.2 Investigate and assess tree for indicators of habitat and ecological significance 2.3 Investigate and assess tree for historical and cultural significance 2.4 Investigate statutory controls on tree 2.5 Record outcomes of investigation of tree significance and restrictions |
3. Assess value of trees | 3.1 Select and compare amenity tree valuation methods 3.2 Collect and collate unit values and data required for selected tree valuation methods 3.3 Calculate and record amenity value of individual trees 3.4 Compare results and account for different values for selected methods 3.5 Consider and communicate value of trees captured by amenity valuation |
4. Acquire data for tree risk assessment | 4.1 Assess relationship of tree to potential targets 4.2 Inspect tree for visual indicators of likely failure of tree or tree parts 4.3 Use basic diagnostic tools to confirm presence and extent of hazards 4.4 Assess likely impact of wind loading on potential for failure of tree 4.5 Assess hazards and determine likelihood of failure |
5. Undertake tree risk assessment calculations | 5.1 Select tree risk assessment methods and determine their limitations 5.2 Determine target of concern and occupation rate 5.3 Determine tree components of concern and their likelihood of failure 5.4 Determine likelihood of impact of tree on target 5.5 Determine likely consequence of impact of target and tree components 5.6 Calculate and document determinations and level of risk according to client brief |
6. Document and communicate tree risk assessment | 6.1 Provide client with benchmarks and context for risk assessment results 6.2 Determine and document potential risk mitigation controls and estimate residual risk of each control 6.3 Recommend timeframe for implementation of risk mitigation controls 6.4 Recommend follow-up inspection type and timeframe 6.5 Consider risk against value of tree 6.6 Produce a tree risk assessment report |