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 CHCIC501A, 'Manage children's services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage children's services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assurance' 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 |
1. Facilitate an organisation self evaluation process | 1.1 Conduct focus groups, questionnaires and/or interviews with clients to receive feedback 1.2 Conduct focus groups, questionnaires and/or interviews are with other stakeholders to receive feedback 1.3 Conduct record audits 1.4 Complete self evaluation report for the organisation in which practice is reviewed against nominated standards and regulations 1.5 Complete appropriate documentation |
2. Facilitate the development of a quality improvement plan | 2.1 Assess the organisation's performance against the standards and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement 2.2 Develop strategies to address identified gaps and implement improvements 2.3 Where appropriate, consult relevant stakeholders in developing a quality improvement plan |
3. Implement a quality improvement plan | 3.1 Develop quality improvement workplan, including performance criteria and timeframes to evaluate progress 3.2 Regularly monitor the quality improvement workplan 3.3 Prepare regular reports against the workplan and present to relevant parties 3.4 Revise workplan according to relevant feedback |
4. Coordinate the organisation for an external evaluation | 4.1 Inform and involve relevant stakeholders about the external evaluation process 4.2 Schedule interviews with staff and management where appropriate 4.3 Prepare all documentation for examination 4.4 Identify strategies to ensure continuous improvement mechanisms and integrate into work systems |
5. Interpret and evaluate regulations and quality assurance standards relating to children's services | 5.1 Maintain current knowledge of regulations and quality assurance standards for the children's services industry 5.2 Interpret and meet regulatory requirements in a timely manner and within the limits of own job role and expertise. 5.3 Seek advice from a higher authority if interpretation in not clear or possible 5.4 Analyse compliance outcomes and report on suggested strategies for increasing compliance 5.5 Report on compliance issues in line with regulations, standards, legislation and organisation requirements |
6. Manage legislative and regulatory compliance in children's services organisation | 6.1 Demonstrate conduct to show commitment to compliance with children's services regulations and relevant quality assurance standards 6.2 Provide opportunities and encourage staff to discuss, clarify and meet regulatory requirements 6.3 Confirm staff understanding of regulatory and standards obligations and determine needs for professional development 6.4 Undertake risk assessment for non compliance with regulations and quality assurance standards for the children's service industry 6.5 Develop strategies to address risk according to organisation policy 6.6 Create learning opportunities for all staff from situations of compliance and non compliance without compromising confidentiality or privacy |