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 BSBMGT504A, 'Manage budgets and financial plans'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage budgets and financial plans' 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
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Communicate budget and financial plans | 1.1 | Budget/financial plan communication package reviewed by finance specialists |
1.2 | Package is amended/revised where appropriate | ||
1.3 | Training activities are undertaken with users of the budget and plans across the organisation | ||
1.4 | All data and terms are defined and understood by the users of the plans | ||
1.5 | Communication outcomes are tested to ensure clear understanding of objectives, processes and accountabilities | ||
2 | Monitor and control activities against plans | 2.1 | Delegations and budget accountabilities are confirmed in writing prior to budget period |
2.2 | Funds are allocated in accordance with budget objectives and parameters | ||
2.3 | Recording systems and documentation meet all audit requirements and legal obligations | ||
2.4 | Risk management plans are implemented and contingency plans in place for all financial plans | ||
2.5 | Performance is monitored and variances identified on a real time basis | ||
2.6 | Variances are analysed in conjunction with relevant experts to determine cause and effect | ||
2.7 | Remedial action is taken swiftly to minimise negative impact and maximise benefits | ||
2.8 | Budgets and plans are renegotiated/restructured where necessary to optimise organisational performance | ||
3 | Report outcomes of financial plans | 3.1 | Records of financial performance are properly maintained within organisational systems |
3.2 | Financial performance is analysed and reported in a form and language appropriate to the audience | ||
3.3 | Non financial objectives are reported in the context of overall organisational performance | ||
3.4 | Strategies and plans are reviewed and updated to optimise organisational performance | ||