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 CPCCBC4042A, 'Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materials'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Construct a fire brick wall and arch using refractory materials' 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Set out and prepare the base location of work. | 1.1. Location of the brickwork is set out to position in accordance with job specifications and drawings. 1.2. Base location is prepared so that the surface is dry, horizontal, clean and flat, and in accordance with job specifications. |
2. Lay brickwork. | 2.1. Fire clay is applied to bricks to maintain joints at the specified thickness. 2.2. Bricks are in the required bond and set out, method and line, level and plumb in accordance with job specifications and drawings. 2.3. Bricks are cut to the correct length to maintain the required bond in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and job specifications. 2.4. Brickwork is completed with surplus fire clay removed to specification requirements. |
3. Form a segmental arch. | 3.1. Span and rise of the arch are identified and located in accordance with job plans and specifications. 3.2. Adjustable props are placed appropriately to support the timber arch centre, and adjusted as necessary. 3.3. Position of the central key brick is established and marked for easy identification. |
4. Cut and lay bricks to position around the arch. | 4.1. Bricks are cut and laid on the centre to form an arch to specifications. 4.2. Same sized wedge shape brick is maintained throughout the construction of the arch. 4.3. Measurements and placement of bricks are monitored and adjusted accordingly to ensure accurate application of job requirements. |
5. Complete and review finished work. | 5.1. Props and other support materials are removed. 5.2. Construction is finished and cleaned to meet job requirements and professional expectations. 5.3. Intrados of the arch is cleaned and repointed with mortar as necessary. |