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 BSBRES404, 'Research legal information using primary sources'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Research legal information using primary sources' 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. Receive and process request for information | 1.1 Document request using appropriate recording system 1.2 Confirm client identity and other party’s right to receive information 1.3 Clarify client needs and establish relevant criteria in consultation with designated person to ensure client needs are met 1.4 Research and identify appropriate response methods and format 1.5 Forward request for information to others where appropriate |
2. Identify information sources | 2.1 Identify and research relevant sources and locations of information 2.2 Obtain access to identified sources 2.3 Resolve problems with accessing information promptly and efficiently |
3. Prepare to extract information | 3.1 Locate and extract information relevant to particular request 3.2 Discuss and implement resolutions to problems in accessing information with designated person where appropriate 3.3 Copy extracted information according to organisation’s security and confidentiality procedures 3.4 Maintain integrity of content/information |
4. Ensure information meets request | 4.1 Analyse, evaluate and edit extracted information to fit client needs 4.2 Combine different types of information, where appropriate, to provide response to request |
5. Compose report or correspondence | 5.1 Develop plan and synopsis for report or correspondence 5.2 Write report or correspondence using clear and concise language 5.3 Check spelling, punctuation and grammar, and amend where necessary |
6. Prepare to format report or correspondence | 6.1 Format report or correspondence according to organisation’s requirements, policies and procedures 6.2 Check report or correspondence for accuracy and to ensure that intended meaning will be readily understood by recipient |
7. Finalise report or correspondence | 7.1 Arrange review and sign-off of report or correspondence with designated person within designated timelines 7.2 Apply organisation's information-recording procedures 7.3 Forward report or correspondence to client |