Advise on the application of biometrics

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 CPPSEC4020A, 'Advise on the application of biometrics'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Develop and maintain knowledge of biometrics.

1.1 Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to biometrics in the workplace are identified and complied with.

1.2 Relevant privacy legislation and codes of ethics relevant to the workplace application of biometric technology are accessed and interpreted.

1.3 Reliable and valid sources of current information about developments in the types and applications of biometric technology are accessed.

1.4 Research is conducted appropriate to the work task and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.

1.5 Research findings are documented and maintained for future use in accordance with workplace procedures.

1.6 Strategies are implemented to ensure knowledge about developments in biometrics is regularly updated.

2Assess client requirements.

2.1 Client security requirements are identified and verified through consultation with relevant persons.

2.2 Effective communication and interpersonal techniques are used that reflect sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences.

2.3 Security and risk assessments are undertaken as required and existing or potential security issues are identified and anticipated.

2.4 Purpose and parameters of biometric systems, devices and applications are discussed and confirmed with the client.

2.5 Additional information is sought from specialists as required to assist assessment of client requirements.

3Provide advice.

3.1 Client is provided with comprehensive advice about the types and applications of biometrics to meet identified requirements.

3.2 Requests for clarification or expansion are responded to promptly and accurately in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

3.3 Recommendations and alternative options are supported by verifiable information and satisfy legal and organisational requirements.

3.4 Information is sourced, organised and presented using business equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

3.5 Presented information uses clear and concise language, is free of inconsistencies and is developed in an appropriate format.

3.6 All information is handled securely in accordance with client confidentiality, legislative and organisational requirements.

4Evaluate effectiveness of advice.

4.1 Feedback is sought from relevant persons on service delivery and effectiveness of advice.

4.2 A process of continual assessment is applied to review and evaluate client services to ensure a high standard of service is maintained.

4.3 Client requirements are monitored, assessed and recommendations to modify advice are discussed with relevant persons.

4.4 Client satisfaction with service delivery is reviewed using verifiable data in accordance with organisational requirements.

4.5 Reports and records are completed and processed in accordance with organisational requirements.