Peer review NatHERS assessments

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 CPPHSA5005A, 'Peer review NatHERS assessments'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Peer review NatHERS assessments' 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

Prepare for peer review.

1.1

Plan for peer review of NatHERS assessment is established in line with organisational policy and procedures.

1.2

Information to be provided by candidate is confirmed by reviewers in line with organisational policy and procedures.

1.3

Risks associated with building design assessed by the candidate are determined to identify areas of data to be reviewed.

1.4

Specialist support required for peer review is identified in line with organisational policy and procedures.

2

Conduct peer review.

2.1

NatHERS assessmentsupplied by candidate is evaluated in line with organisational policy and procedures.

2.2

Supplementary information or clarification of NatHERS assessment submitted by candidate is sought, if required, in line with organisational policy and procedures.

2.3

Specialist advice is sought, if required, in line with organisational policy and procedures.

2.4

Professional judgement is applied to evaluate NatHERS assessment based on the available evidence.

2.5

Peer review decision is made in line with organisational policy and procedures.

2.6

Outcome of peer review, including clear and constructive feedback, is communicated to candidate in line with organisational policy and procedures.

3

Record and report outcomes of peer review.

3.1

Outcomes of peer review are recorded promptly and accurately in line with organisational policy and procedures.

3.2

Report on peer review is completed and processed in line with organisational policy and procedures.

4

Evaluate peer review process.

4.1

Peer review process is evaluated in consultationwith relevant people to improve own future practice.

4.2

Outcomes of evaluation of peer review process are documented in line with organisational policy and procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPHSA5005A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP51012 - Diploma of Residential Building Energy Assessment