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 FBPSUG3001, 'Drive a cane locomotive'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Drive a cane locomotive' 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 for locomotive operation | 1.1 Identify and report hazards and maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures 1.2 Check workplace records to confirm operational status 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures 1.4 Carry out pre-operational checks and warm-up procedures of locomotive and related equipment, confirm operational status of equipment, and report any faults according to workplace procedures 1.5 Conduct pre-departure checks to confirm locomotive and related equipment meet operating standards 1.6 Fit appropriate end of train tail flags and brake vans according to operating procedures |
2. Start, operate and monitor locomotive | 2.1 Obtain authority to move locomotive 2.2 Operate locomotive to meet transport requirements 2.3 Monitor locomotive, rake and related equipment to maintain optimum operating condition, and report operating faults or defects 2.4 Monitor operation against schedule, and communicate information as required to appropriate personnel |
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal conditions and performance | 3.1 Maintain safety of personnel and equipment in response to hazardous situations and conditions 3.2 Assess faults to determine risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment 3.3 Take corrective action in response to hazards, abnormal or unacceptable equipment condition or performance 3.4 Implement emergency procedures according to workplace safety procedures |
4. Prepare for shift changeover | 4.1 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures 4.2 Carry out shift changeover according to workplace procedures 4.3 Ensure changeover drivers are aware of locomotive and related equipment status, track conditions and incidents at completion of handover |
5. Shut down locomotive | 5.1 Follow shutdown procedures for master and slave locomotives according to operating procedures 5.2 Confirm and complete shutdown sequence and secure locomotives according to operating procedures |
6. Complete work | 6.1 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures 6.2 Clean, store and park plant and equipment according to workplace procedures 6.3 Identify and report defects and faults according to workplace requirements |