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 CPPSIS5025A, 'Plan and conduct major survey expeditions'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Plan and conduct major survey expeditions' 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 | ||||
1Plan a survey expedition. | 1.1 Maps, photos and other available data are used to plan survey expeditions. 1.2 Objectives and principal work activities are defined. 1.3 Equipment preparation is designated to relevant personnel according to organisational policy. | ||||
1.4 Logistical considerations are incorporated into the expedition planning to ensure that supplies support the location, duration and size of the survey expedition and anticipate the material needs of the team. 1.5 Information is included in the plan relating to identified risks and contingencies, resources, technology details and techniques to be used to collect data in the specified format. 1.6 Supplies are obtained according to inventory and securely stowed for a survey expedition. 1.7 Emergency supplies and equipment are prepared. 1.8 OHS requirements are planned and adhered to. 1.9 Skills and knowledge are updated to accommodate changes in expedition and equipment. | |||||
2Organise the survey expedition. | 2.1 Survey camp site is prepared and maintained in line with OHS requirements. 2.2 Processes are put in place to ensure all personnel observe OHS practices. 2.3 Environmental impact from camp activities is minimised. 2.4 Tasks are allocated to appropriate personnel and supervisory processes, checks and measures are implemented. | ||||
3Apply remote safety and survival skills. | 3.1 Emergency requirements for survival are discussed to ensure that they are available when required. 3.2 Emergency survival and search and rescue techniques are applied. 3.3 Safety procedures are followed whenever helicopters are in the vicinity. 3.4 OHS requirements for emergency situations are applied, if required. 3.5 Management mechanisms are implemented to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans. 3.6 Contingencies and constraints are managed to ensure expedition meets specifications. 3.7 Quality assurance processes are implemented based on the project plan. | ||||
4Conduct follow-up activity. | 4.1 On return, equipment is unloaded and stored in prescribed storage area according to organisational guidelines. 4.2 Required documentation is completed. | ||||