☐      Online submission via Learning Management System (LMS)

☐      Any other method _________________________________________________

(Please describe here)

•         I certify that the work submitted for this assessment pack is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in my submission. I understand that a false declaration is a form of malpractice;

•         I have kept a copy of this Student Pack and all relevant notes, attachments, and reference material that I used in the production of this Student Pack;

•         For the purposes of assessment, I give the trainer/assessor permission to:

o    Reproduce this assessment and provide a copy to another member of staff; and

o    Take steps to authenticate the assessment, including communicating a copy of this assessment to a plagiarism checking service (which may retain a copy of the assessment on its database for future plagiarism checking).

Student signature:   ________________________________

Date:  ____/_____/______________

S / NS (Second Attempt)

S / NS (Second Attempt)

•         You have completed and submitted all the requirements for the assessment tasks for this cluster or unit of competency.

•         Your work has been reviewed and assessed by your trainer/assessor.

•         You have been assessed as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory for each assessment task within the unit of competency.

•         You have been provided with relevant and detailed feedback.

Every assessment has a “Feedback to Student” section used to record the following information. Your trainer/assessor must also ensure that all sections are filled in appropriately, such as:

•         Result of Assessment (satisfactory or unsatisfactory)

•         Student name, signature and date

•         Assessor name, signature and date

•         Relevant and detailed feedback

You, the student, must read and understand all of the information in the Unit Requirements before completing the Student Pack.  If you have any questions regarding the information, see your trainer/assessor for further information and clarification.

☐ Make sure your trainer/assessor clearly explained the assessment process and tasks to be completed.

☐ Make sure you understand what evidence is required to be collected and how.

☐ Make sure you know your rights and the Complaints and Appeal process.

☐ Make sure you discuss any special needs or reasonable adjustments to be considered during the assessment (refer to the Reasonable Adjustments Strategy Matrix – Appendix A and negotiate these with your trainer/assessor).

☐ Make sure that you have access to a computer and the internet (if you prefer to type the answers).

☐ Make sure that you have all the required resources needed to complete this assessment task.

☐ The due date of this assessment task is in accordance with your timetable.

☐ In exceptional (compelling and compassionate) circumstances, an extension to submit an assessment can be granted by the trainer/assessor.  Evidence of the compelling and compassionate circumstances must be provided together with your request for an extension to submit your assessment work.

☐ The request for an extension to submit your assessment work must be made before the due date.

☐ I do require reasonable adjustment

☐ I do not require reasonable adjustment

☐ I confirm that the purpose and procedure of this assessment task has been clearly explained to me.

☐ I confirm that I have been consulted about any special needs I might have in relation to the assessment process.

☐ I confirm that the criteria used for this assessment has been discussed with me, as have the consequences and possible outcomes of this assessment.

☐ I confirm I have accessed and understand the assessment information as provided in the Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.

☐ I confirm I have been given fair notice of the date, time, venue and/or other arrangements for this assessment.

☐ I confirm that I am ready for assessment.

Student Name: ______________________________________                     

Student Signature: ___________________________________

• Written Questions

·         The Knowledge Test is comprised of twelve (12) written questions

·         You must respond to all questions and submit them to your Trainer/Assessor.

·         You must answer all questions to the required level, e.g. provide an answer within the required word limit, to be deemed satisfactory in this task

·         You will receive your feedback within two (2) weeks, and you will be notified by your Trainer/Assessor when your results are available.

·         You must read and respond to all questions.

·         You may handwrite/use a computer to answer the questions.

·         You must complete the task independently.

·         No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.

·         As you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your written skills and knowledge to your trainer/assessor.

• Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt, a resubmission attempt will be allowed.
• The student may speak to their trainer/assessor if they have any difficulty in completing this task and require reasonable adjustments.
• For more information, please refer to the Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.

• This assessment task may be completed in:

☐ a classroom

☐ learning management system (i.e. Moodle),

☐ workplace,

☐ or an independent learning environment.

• Your trainer/assessor will provide you with further information regarding the location for completing this assessment task.

·         You will be required to answer all the questions correctly.

·         Do not start answering questions without understanding what is required. Read the questions carefully and critically analyse them for a few seconds; this will help you to identify what information is needed in the answer.

·         Your answers must demonstrate an understanding and application of the relevant concepts and critical thinking.

·         Be concise, to the point and write answers within the word-limit given to each question. Do not provide irrelevant information. Remember, quantity is not quality.

·         You must write your responses in your own words.

·         Use non-discriminatory language. The language used should not devalue, demean, or exclude individuals or groups based on attributes such as gender, disability, culture, race, religion, sexual preference or age. Gender-inclusive language should be used.

·         When you quote, paraphrase, summarise or copy information from other sources to write your answers or research your work, always acknowledge the source.

·         Knowledge of the compliance requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards relevant to constructing eaves, including AS 1684 Residential timber-framed construction and the National Association of Steel-framed Housing (NASH) Standards

·         Knowledge of the workplace quality policies and standards relevant to constructing eaves

·         Knowledge of the safety requirements for constructing eaves

·         Knowledge of the construction techniques for eave fascia and soffit

·         Knowledge of the eaves design:

o    sloping soffits and boxed eaves

o    verandas, concealed gutters and open eaves

·         Knowledge of the materials for constructing eaves:

o    beads

o    sheeting

o    joining mould

o    steel

o    quads

o    timber and steel fascia

o    roof battens

o    timber lining boards

·         knowledge of the levelling techniques for constructing eaves

·         knowledge of the plans, specifications and drawings for constructing eaves

·         knowledge of the types and uses of tools and equipment for constructing eaves

·         knowledge of the processes for the calculation of material requirements for constructing eaves

·         knowledge of the timber shrinkage and required clearances for various constructions

·         knowledge of the geometry for constructing eaves.

·         To ensure your responses are satisfactory, consult a range of learning resources and other information such as handouts, textbooks, learner resources etc.

·         To be assessed as Satisfactory in this assessment task, all questions must be answered correctly.

1.1 What are Australian building standards? Mention Australian standards for constructing eaves. Write your answer in 30-50 words.

1.2 What are the requirements for compliance and conformance according to National Construction Code (NCC)? Write your answer in 30-50 words

1.3 How can you differentiate between NCC and Australian standards? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

1.4. What are the Australian standards for timber frame structures. Write answer in 70-100 words

1.5. What are the National Association of Steel-framed Housing (NASH) Standards? Write answer in 50-70 words

1.6. What are the NASH standards for steel framed structures? Write answer in 150-200 words

3.1. Explain the purpose of job safety and environmental analysis (JSEA) for constructing eaves in 50-100 words.

3.2. Discuss four (4) ways you can identify hazardous manual tasks on the worksite in 100-150 words.

3.3. Discuss the safety requirements for construction eaves in 150-200 words.

a)   beads

b)   sheeting

c)   joining mould

d)   steel

e)   quads

f)    timber and steel fascia

g)   roof battens

h)   timber lining boards

7.1 Explain the key features of plans and specification in construction work of eaves  in 50-100 words.

7.2 Explain the purpose of the following plans and specifications during the onstruction of eaves  in 40-80 words each.

a.    Site Plan

b.    Floor Plan

c.    Cross Section

d.    Elevation

a)    Wood/timber

b)    Aluminium

10.1. What is timber shrinkage? What causes shrinkage in timber? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

10.2. Discuss the required clearances for the various constructions given in column 1 of the table.

11.1. Explain the types of eaves design given in column 1 of the table.

11.2. Explain the purpose of concealed gutters in open eaves design in 50-100 words.

11.3. What are the key areas of consideration when attaching verandas to dwellings? Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Outcome (make sure to tick the correct checkbox):

Satisfactory (S) ☐ or Not Satisfactory (NS) ☐

Date: _______(day)/ _______(month)/ _______(year)

Feedback:

Outcome (please make sure to tick the correct checkbox):

Satisfactory (S) ☐ or Not Satisfactory (NS) ☐

Date: _______(day)/ _______(month)/ _______(year)

Feedback:

·         I have kept a copy of all relevant notes and reference material that I used as part of my submission.

·         I have provided references for all sources where the information is not my own. I understand the consequences of falsifying documentation and plagiarism. I understand how the assessment is structured. I accept that the work I submit may be subject to verification to establish that it is my own.

·         I understand that if I disagree with the assessment outcome, I can appeal the assessment process, and either re-submit additional evidence undertake gap training and or have my submission re-assessed.

·         All appeal options have been explained to me.

☐ Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered

☐ Current relevant industry skills

☐ Current knowledge and skills in VET, and undertake

☐ Ongoing professional development in VET

I declare that I have conducted an assessment of this student’s submission. The assessment tasks were deemed current, sufficient, valid and reliable. I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable, and flexible assessment.  I have provided feedback to the student.

on _________________ (insert date)

by (insert Name) __________________________________