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 AHCLPW304, 'Carry out inspection of designated area'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out inspection of designated area' 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. Define area and target of inspection | 1.1 Confirm location and size of area to be inspected 1.2 Identify features of natural environment in target area 1.3 Set frequency of inspection according to management strategy 1.4 Determine targets of inspection from management strategy 1.5 Confirm characteristics and favoured conditions for targets with management |
2. Carry out risk assessment and minimisation | 2.1 Check time and duration of inspection and notify relevant personnel 2.2 Identify risks to the environment associated with the inspection 2.3 Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the inspection 2.4 Identify safety hazards associated with the inspection 2.5 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures to minimise safety risks |
3. Prepare for inspection | 3.1 Identify vehicles, equipment and materials required for the inspection 3.2 Check vehicles, equipment and materials for serviceability |
4. Carry out inspection | 4.1 Operate vehicles and equipment 4.2 Carry out inspection within the specified area 4.3 Identify and record target occurrence as required by the management strategy 4.4 Follow statutory requirements and enterprise protocols regarding entering private property 4.5 Follow regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures for dealing with landholders or their employees 4.6 Implement precautions to minimise risks to the environment and self 4.7 Note and report incursions of non-targeted threats |
5. Establish the impact of the specified target | 5.1 Collect information on potential impacts from stakeholders 5.2 Collect and analyse data on environmental hazards resulting from target presence |
6. Prepare a report | 6.1 Document collated data, inspection records and analysis of findings with appropriate recommendations 6.2 Report targets as required by legislation or regulation 6.3 Submit report to supervisor or other authority 6.4 Ensure samples submitted comply with legislative requirements or regulations 6.5 Clean and store equipment and materials according to industry standards |