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 FBPSUG2004, 'Operate tamping equipment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate tamping equipment' 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. Plan and prepare work | 1.1 Identify the location and scope of work according to specifications 1.2 Confirm and prepare materials required to complete the work to specifications 1.3 Carry out pre-operational checks, confirm operational status of equipment, and report any faults 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment as required 1.5 Confirm that work is clearly signed according to safety procedures and that relevant authorities have been advised that work is in progress 1.6 Identify and remove potential hazards from construction area before commencing work |
2. Operate tamping equipment | 2.1 Operate ballast hopper to supply an even flow of ballast to the specified thickness 2.2 Operate tamper equipment to lift, line track and pack ballast to specification 2.3 Dress track by final ballast spread and trim to meet the specified profile 2.4 Check track to confirm that design and construction specifications are met |
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal performance | 3.1 Identify causes of abnormal performance from operating data and plant operating conditions 3.2 Identify and report hazards according to workplace safety requirements 3.3 Take corrective action to rectify abnormal performance according to workplace procedures 3.4 Implement emergency procedures according to workplace safety procedures |
4. Complete work | 4.1 Clear the construction area of debris according to workplace procedures 4.2 Store unused materials according to workplace procedures 4.3 Shut down and park equipment according to operating procedures 4.4 Clean and store tools, plant and equipment according to workplace procedures 4.5 Record workplace information according to workplace requirements |