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 CPCPPS5004A, 'Conduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiatives'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiatives' 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. Calculate water usage. | 1.1. Scope of work is established for water auditing. 1.2. Client requirements are identified from plans, specifications and client briefs. 1.3. Types of meter and flow measuring devices and their use and location are specified. 1.4. Flow and pressure tests are conducted and flows at outlets are calculated. 1.5. Anticipated water use is compared to actual use and difference is calculated. 1.6. Statutory and local government regulatory requirements for the use of water are interpreted and applied. 1.7. Manufacturer requirements and trade and technical manuals are interpreted. 1.8. Desktop study is conducted and performance requirements are established. |
2. Identify excessive water and energy usage. | 2.1. Leak identification processes are implemented. 2.2. Flows are measured and evaluated against national and industry standards. 2.3. Suitability of existing fixtures and fittings is evaluated against new technology. 2.4. Water use times are identified and compared to optimal timing. 2.5. Existing inefficient system conditions, such as dead legs, are identified and analysed. 2.6. Pressure test is conducted and consequences of high and low pressures are identified and compared to industry standards. |
3. Evaluate measures to conserve water and energy. | 3.1. Flow restrictors, sensors and pressure-limiting devices are specified for a range of applications. 3.2. Automatic systems are specified for a range of applications. 3.3. Alternative processes and practices are evaluated for optimum water and energy usage. 3.4. Alternative fixtures and fittings are evaluated for optimum water and energy usage. 3.5. Rainwater harvesting techniques and processes are applied. 3.6. Recycling and re-use processes are designed. |
4. Report findings. | 4.1. Cost-benefit analysis is conducted, including the investment return period. 4.2. Water and energy audit report is prepared. 4.3. Resultant environmental benefits and water and energy savings are identified and reported. |