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 AHCOHS101A, 'Work safely'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Work safely' 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 |
1. Observe safe work practices | 1.1. Protective clothing and equipment is used according to best practice when completing work tasks. 1.2. Safety of machines, tools and equipment is checked before use. 1.3. Correct manual handling techniques are used. 1.4. Hazards are reported to supervisor. 1.5. Supervisors are immediately informed verbally when there is an emergency. 1.6. Machines, tools and equipment are operated to manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with supervisor's instructions. 1.7. Safety procedures involved in handling of hazardous substances are interpreted and followed as required. 1.8. Safety procedures to protect people in the workplace are followed. |
2. Communicate with others | 2.1. Instructions and notices are interpreted correctly and observed. 2.2. Simple messages from clients and customers are taken and passed to supervisor. 2.3. Communication with others is conducted in a courteous manner and is appropriate to age, culture, linguistic background and position in the organisation. |
3. Contribute to a productive working environment | 3.1. Work practices contribute positively to quality, productivity and conditions, and promote co-operation and good relationships. 3.2. Industry expectations of conduct and presentation are determined and observed. 3.3. Information on working in the industry including employment terms and conditions is collected. 3.4. Work is consistent with workplace standards relating to anti-discrimination and workplace harassment. |
4. Follow good environmental practices | 4.1. Work practices relating to potential environmental impacts are recognised and followed, and clarification is sought where necessary. 4.2. Environmental threats and potential hazards are recognised and reported to supervisor. 4.3. Contributions are made to improve environmental work practices. |