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 RIIEGS301E, 'Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate and maintain instruments and field 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
1. Plan and prepare for use of instruments and field equipment | 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment 1.3 Communicate verbally and in writing with relevant personnel using approved communication methods according to workplace procedures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Select appropriate type of plant and equipment for work activities 1.6 Perform equipment prestart checks according to manufacturer specifications 1.7 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures 1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations |
2. Test instruments and field equipment | 2.1 Perform safety checks according to workplace procedures 2.2 Identify potential faults in instruments and field equipment 2.3 Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments and field equipment and remove from service according to workplace procedures 2.4 Ensure operational logbooks are up dated according to workplace procedures |
3. Calibrate instruments/field equipment | 3.1 Closely follow calibration schedules 3.2 Label out calibration instruments and equipment and advise relevant personnel of operatives promptly according to workplace procedures 3.3 Identify causes of incorrect calibration according to workplace procedures 3.4 Perform new base calibration according to workplace procedures 3.5 Recommission instrument and equipment according to workplace procedures 3.6 Prepare compliance and calibration reports as required |
4. Operate instruments/field equipment | 4.1 Optimise instrument and equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis 4.2 Perform measurements within the given field and technical constraints 4.3 Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision 4.4 Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained |
5. Maintain instruments and field equipment | 5.1 Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect to ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel 5.2 Perform minor repairs within scope of own job role 5.3 Replace defective parts and make adjustments according to manufacturer specifications 5.4 Seek help from relevant personnel where difficulties are encountered 5.5 Process maintenance and calibration records according to workplace procedures |
6. Commission new instruments and equipment | 6.1 Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer agent, when required 6.2 Unpack, check and assemble instruments and equipment according to manufacturer warranty requirements 6.3 Calibrate instrument and equipment to meet manufacturer specifications 6.4 Check instrument and equipment performance against manufacturer specifications 6.5 Provide operating instructions available to relevant personnel |