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 AHCARB804, 'Analyse tree structure and biomechanics'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Analyse tree structure and biomechanics' 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 existing physical loads and strengths of trees, branches and anchorage | 1.1 Determine existing physical loads affecting trees 1.2 Identify source and factors causing stress on trees 1.3 Assess root plate environment and history for damage 1.4 Assess history of pruning operations to above and below ground components 1.5 Determine presence and extent of defects on trunk and root system 1.6 Assess strength and material properties of tree structural components |
2. Determine wind load | 2.1 Determine wind environment of tree 2.2 Determine surface area of structure exposed to wind 2.3 Determine crown surface area exposed to wind 2.4 Assess aerodynamic drag factor of tree crown 2.5 Estimate primary loads occurring in seasonal climatic events 2.6 Determine wind-load of prevailing stormy weather 2.7 Determine load and drag associated with saturated foliage |
3. Determine structural integrity by static load testing | 3.1 Determine static load on trees for structural integrity testing and estimate wind-equivalent load 3.2 Calibrate static load testing instruments according to manufacturer instructions 3.3 Conduct static tests according to instrument instructions and analysis procedures 3.4 Monitor loads and forces on trees to ensure safe limits to prevent damage 3.5 Record data from static tests according to workplace procedures 3.6 Compare data with benchmarks obtained from stable tree populations 3.7 Prepare a report on structural integrity testing of tree from the static load tests |
4. Determine tree dynamic response | 4.1 Investigate tree biomechanics using dynamic methods of analysis 4.2 Review complex models of tree dynamics analyses 4.3 Calculate mass of branches of tree to determine degree of open-grown 4.4 Calculate vector of force on tree 4.5 Determine tree dynamic response under defined wind loads 4.6 Prepare a report on structural integrity testing of tree from dynamic load analysis |
5. Investigate and consolidate structural integrity data and create a structural integrity report | 5.1 Investigate level of contribution of material properties in tree dynamics 5.2 Investigate dynamic effect of branches on natural oscillation frequency and damping effect 5.3 Determine level of contribution of form and morphology in tree dynamics 5.4 Review suitability of invasive and non-invasive methods of testing 5.5 Evaluate and determine likelihood of structural failure 5.6 Confirm level of anchoring potential of root system and stability of tree 5.7 Prepare a structural integrity report and provide to client |