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 BSBSUS404, 'Assess, implement, monitor and report on waste management'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assess, implement, monitor and report on waste management' 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. Conduct a waste assessment | 1.1 Identify the organisation’s waste stream 1.2 Classify the organisation's waste into types and categories 1.3 Assess waste quantities by volume or weight over a specified time period 1.4 Identify quantities of recyclable and unavoidable waste 1.5 Identify compliance requirements for disposal of waste 1.6 Identify the current cost of waste disposal |
2. Research and prepare a waste management plan | 2.1 Identify possible impact of organisational waste management strategies, budget and contractual arrangements on waste management planning 2.2 Use the waste management hierarchy to prioritise waste management practices within the organisation 2.3 Identify and assess existing and potential waste management risks seeking expert advice as required 2.4 Identify resources required to support implementation 2.5 Identify roles, responsibilities and training needs of individuals and work teams 2.6 Document a waste management plan and receive sign off from key stakeholders |
3. Implement and monitor a waste management plan | 3.1 Communicate waste management plan to staff 3.2 Allocate waste management roles and responsibilities, and arrange required training 3.3 Execute waste management in accordance with plan 3.4 Establish and apply procedures for monitoring waste management 3.5 Document, maintain and store waste management records according to organisational requirements |
4. Evaluate and communicate outcomes | 4.1 Review implementation results in accordance with organisational requirements 4.2 Identify any changes required to achieve waste management goals 4.3 Prepare report including conclusions and recommendations in a format and style consistent with organisational guidelines 4.4 Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders |