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 RIIHAN201E, 'Operate a forklift'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate a forklift' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for forklift operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply forklift and load handling documentation for allocated job, and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret, and clarify and confirm work requirements and briefings 1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks, and implement control measures in line with workplace policies 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 1.5 Identify approved forklift attachments and comply with operating capacities of the allocated equipment 1.6 Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencing work activity |
2. Operate forklift in line with established requirements to complete work activity | 2.1 Carry out pre-start and start-up checks for equipment in line with workplace procedures 2.2 Identify faults and rectify any faults within scope of own responsibilities, according to workplace procedures 2.3 Fit, use and remove approved forklift attachments in line with workplace procedures and original manufacturer guidelines, engineering specifications and organisational policies and procedures 2.4 Operate forklift to perform activity, including securing, lifting, transferring and placing loads in line with workplace procedures and equipment specifications 2.5 Monitor traffic flow and work area conditions, facilitate safe operations and ensure the most efficient travel route is selected and used 2.6 Secure, lift, transfer and place load in line with workplace procedure and work activity 2.7 Monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 2.8 Respond accordingly to equipment monitoring systems and alarms 2.9 Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures |
3. Conduct housekeeping activities | 3.1 Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 3.2 Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment 3.3 Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices |