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 AHCNAR306, 'Conduct photography for fieldwork'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct photography for fieldwork' 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 to take photographs | 1.1 Determine the purpose and end use of photographs 1.2 Prepare a photograph checklist that includes subject, purpose and requirements 1.3 Assess work health and safety risks associated with conducting fieldwork photography and identify controls according to workplace requirements 1.4 Obtain necessary permits and file according to workplace requirements |
2. Identify and select appropriate equipment | 2.1 Select camera based on suitability for the intended use 2.2 Select and prepare photographic equipment and accessories according to the intended use 2.3 Transport and store photographic equipment and accessories to reduce risk of damage |
3. Take photos using correct methods and techniques | 3.1 Conduct safety risk assessment and apply safe work practices 3.2 Select position from which to take photos that is safe, unobstructed and easily accessible 3.3 Select camera settings to suit conditions and capture subject 3.4 Select the perspective, framing and sequencing of photographs according to the subject and purpose of photographs and the checklist 3.5 Take photos and check quality on site to make sure they are fit for purpose 3.6 Use specialised photography techniques following proper techniques and methods 3.7 Record field notes identifying site location, date, time, conditions, subject details, further photos required at a later date and other relevant details 3.8 Mark the location of the camera so the perspective and framing can be easily reproduced on future shoots. |
4. Download, catalogue and store photographs | 4.1 Download photos from camera to computer hard drive or other storage medium according to workplace and legislative requirements 4.2 Electronically file, name and catalogue photos according to workplace policies and procedures and to meet copyright requirements |