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 BSALLG502A, 'Appear in court'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Appear in court' 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 |
Attend court | • Meeting is arranged with instructing legal practitioner to discuss matter and prepare court appearance strategy • File is reviewed and documentation is prepared for court • Limits of own responsibility are understood and adhered to • Court is attended on designated day at designated time • Information is presented to court where appropriate • Requests are submitted to court |
Clarify uncertainties | • If an uncertainty arises, bench or opposing party is asked for an explanation where appropriate • If proceedings become more complex than anticipated, request for matter to be stood down is submitted and instructing legal practitioner is contacted immediately for further instructions |
Interpret rulings | • Judge’s rulings on matter, costs, penalties and damages are received, understood and documented • Judge’s rulings on matter, costs, penalties and damages are communicated to instructing legal practitioner • Clarification is sought from instructing legal practitioner if necessary |
Communicate outcomes | • Outcome, including judge’s rulings on matter, costs, penalties and damages, is explained to client in simple language where appropriate • Client questions and queries are answered satisfactorily • Feedback from client and instructing legal practitioner is obtained and respective recommendations are communicated where appropriate |
Prepare to meet with client | • Background research is conducted if necessary • Options available to client are researched and communicated to instructing legal practitioner for approval • Appointment is made to discuss court appearance outcomes and options with client if necessary |
Meet with client | • Options available are communicated to client • Client is informed about extra monies for trust account if necessary • Client’s instruction regarding course of action are received, understood and documented |
Communicate client’s decision to instructing legal practitioner | • Client’s instructions regarding course of action are communicated to instructing legal practitioner for comment • Recommendations on appropriate course of action and any follow up action are discussed with instructing legal practitioner and implemented |
Initiate action under instruction | • Legal procedures are initiated • Opposing party is contacted and informed of pending actions where appropriate • Negotiations with opposing party are initiated and/or responded to • Appeal is lodged where appropriate • File/matter number is attached to relevant documentation and such documentation is filed appropriately |