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 AHCMOM215, 'Operate commercial lawnmowers'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate commercial lawnmowers' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare site to be mown | 1.1 Confirm site to be mown and identify potential hazards and risks including obstacles and fixtures 1.2 Implement safe working practices to manage risks including removal and replacement obstacles before and after mowing 1.3 Report abnormal conditions or changes in the appearance of the site and existing grass surface |
2. Prepare equipment for mowing | 2.1 Select appropriate tools, equipment and machinery for site to be mown 2.2 Calibrate lawnmower and adjust to height according to manufacturer guidelines 2.3 Complete pre-operational checks of tools, equipment and machinery 2.4 Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements 2.5 Fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements 2.6 Erect safety warning notices during work periods |
3. Mow site surface | 3.1 Assess grass appearance and changes during mowing operations in line with requirements for the site 3.2 Match implements to the lawnmower according to manufacturers' specifications 3.3 Maintain continuous oversight of mowing activities including monitoring of hazards and risks 3.4 Identify environmental impacts associated with operation of equipment and minimise where possible |
4. Complete mowing and check lawnmower operation | 4.1 Conduct shut down procedures in line with workplace practices 4.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 4.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage in required format 4.4 Clean and store lawnmower and associated equipment in the required location 4.5 Maintain lawnmower use records in required format |