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 CPPHSA4012A, 'Conduct NatHERS assessment of planned residential buildings'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct NatHERS assessment of planned residential buildings' 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
1 | Plan the assessment. | 1.1 | Need for assessing thermal performance of planned residential building or part of building, including additions and alterations, is clarified with client. |
1.2 | Effective communication strategies are employed to assist in establishing rapport with the client and in responding to client questions and concerns. | ||
1.3 | Potential risks are identified and suitably managed. | ||
1.4 | Computer equipment and software required for the assessment are identified and checked for serviceability. | ||
1.5 | Documentation required for the assessment is obtained consistent with organisational practice and regulatory requirements. | ||
1.6 | Drawings are checked for consistency and adequacy so that assessment is in line with regulatory, organisational and software requirements; and further information is sought as required. | ||
1.7 | Limitations of data collected are identified in line with organisational procedures. | ||
1.8 | Authority to proceed is obtained from client prior to commencing, and is reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment. |
2 | Enter information into thermal performance assessment tool. | 2.1 | Building information is obtained from appropriate sources and entered into the thermal performance assessment tool. |
2.2 | Methods for entering information on non-standard building materials and designs are used correctly. | ||
2.3 | Methods for entering information required for assessing alterations and extensions are implemented correctly. |
3 | Apply thermal performance assessment tool. | 3.1 | Relevant functions of thermal performance assessment tool are used to generate outputs in relation to thermal performance of the building. |
3.2 | Thermal performance assessment tool outputs are identified and analysed. | ||
3.3 | Errors in data entry and assessment are identified and corrected. | ||
3.4 | Limitations of software are identified and considered during assessment. |
4 | Identify options for improving thermal performance. | 4.1 | Sources of technical advice on building thermal performance are identified. |
4.2 | Assumptions and limitations inherent in thermal performance assessment tool are considered when interpreting outputs. | ||
4.3 | Thermal performance tool outputs are interpreted to identify strengths and weaknesses in thermal performance of building. | ||
4.4 | Options for improving thermal and environmental performance and for meeting regulatory requirements | ||
4.5 | Interactions of thermal performance improvements on other aspects of building performance are identified and advice is provided to client in line with organisational procedures. | ||
4.6 | Impact of options is evaluated by reassessing the building using the thermal performance assessment tool. |
5 | Report outcomes of thermal performance assessment. | 5.1 | Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented in line with organisational, regulatory and client requirements. |
5.2 | Results and recommendations of thermal performance assessment are explained to the client. | ||
5.3 | Reports and other documentation associated with thermal performance assessment are lodged with regulatory authorities if required, and securely stored to be readily retrieved in line with organisational requirements. |