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 AHCPER406, 'Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources' 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. Identify sources of information on bioregional characteristics and resources | 1.1 Identify the need, or respond to a request, for bioregional analysis 1.2 Research relevant sources and locations of information about the bioregion 1.3 Access identified sources and information |
2. Organise self or others to obtain information on bioregional characteristics and resources | 2.1 Locate information relevant to the particular request 2.2 Coordinate and monitor team work to obtain required information 2.3 Discuss resolutions to problems accessing information with designated person and implement where appropriate |
3. Ensure information meets request | 3.1 Assess information for its validity and reliability 3.2 Seek clarification and assistance from client group or individual where information is unclear or difficult to understand 3.3 Obtain additional information where available information is inadequate 3.4 Combine different types of information where appropriate, to provide a response to the request |
4. Report on bioregional analysis | 4.1 Develop a report format, plan and structure 4.2 Compile report using clear and concise language, and edit as appropriate 4.3 Produce report in format required by client |
5. Finalise reporting process | 5.1 Arrange to review and sign off on report with designated person where required 5.2 Present report to community group or client 5.3 Make a record of report |