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 AHCLSC310, 'Implement a tree transplanting program'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Reference books for 'Implement a tree transplanting program' 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 describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for tree transplantation
1.1 Liaise with local authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, local by-laws and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees
1.2 Inspect tree to ensure the appropriate transplanting operations are implemented
1.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
1.5 Select, prepare and use tools, equipment and machinery necessary to implement tree transplanting
1.6 Select, prepare and use root ball and crown treatments according to the requirements of the species to ensure the tree remains viable throughout the transplanting process
1.7 Notify local residents and authorities where necessary as part of preparing site for transplanting activities
1.8 Confirm assets, property and vegetation related to work zone activities are protected, relocated, or secured from potential damage during transplanting
2. Implement transplanting operations
2.1 Excavate the soil around the root zone and undercut the root ball with minimum stress to the plant
2.2 Prune roots where required to meet the appropriate Australian Standard
2.3 Stabilise tree as the root system is undercut and apply anti-transpirants as a root soak or foliar spray to maintain viability of the plant
2.4 Bind root ball with appropriate material to ensure adequate soil is retained and keep moist prior to transportation and installation
2.5 Lift tree and secure for potential storage or transportation using safe lifting techniques
2.6 Prepare and handle tree or shrub to minimise damage during transportation
2.7 Implement appropriate drainage and soil improvements
2.8 Re-install and stabilise the tree
3. Maintain health and viability of transplanted tree
3.1 Apply water to the transplanted tree over a sustained period to minimise leaf loss and promote new growth
3.2 Apply anti-transpirants and provide nutritional requirements of the species
3.3 Install tree protection devices to provide adequate support and protection
3.4 Monitor tree condition and site to ensure the plant remains healthy
3.5 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery at completion of work
3.6 Record completed transplanting program and report to management or the client