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 AHCMOM317, 'Operate tractors with attachments'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate tractors with attachments' 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 tractor for operation | 1.1 Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks 1.2 Source and interpret relevant machinery operation and maintenance manual and manufacturer instructions 1.3 Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements 1.4 Fit and use personal protective equipment required for safe tractor operation and task to be undertaken 1.5 Conduct tractor routine pre-operational checks according to operation and maintenance manual 1.6 Inspect for missing parts, damage, faults, or malfunctions and report and tag defects |
2. Select, remove and fit attachments | 2.1 Select attachment for the task 2.2 Safely fit attachment according to manufacturer instructions and local conditions for use 2.3 Test attachment to ensure correct fitting and safe operation 2.4 Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits |
3. Operate tractor | 3.1 Carry out pre-start and start up equipment procedures 3.2 Drive and operate tractor, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions 3.3 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 3.4 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with tractor operation and minimise impact 3.5 Complete work according to agreed plan and within the operating capacity of the equipment and operator 3.6 Act on or report abnormal monitoring system indicators and alarms |
4. Complete and check tractor operation | 4.1 Park tractor and conduct shut down procedures according to workplace practices 4.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance according to the operation and maintenance manual 4.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage according to workplace procedures 4.4 Safely remove attachments according to manufacturer instructions 4.5 Clean and store removed attachments in designated location 4.6 Clean, decontaminate, secure and store tractor in designated location 4.7 Remove and store keys in the required location 4.8 Maintain tractor and equipment use records in required format |