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 CUABRT401, 'Install or upgrade broadcast equipment and facilities'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Install or upgrade broadcast equipment and facilities' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for installation | 1.1 Confirm installation requirements with reference to system drawings and specifications in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Seek out additional information and report problems where there are deficiencies in specifications following enterprise procedures 1.3 Identify functionality of existing equipment and equipment to be installed 1.4 Power-up and run performance tests to systems prior to installation 1.5 Test cabling and check it is working to required specifications and capacity 1.6 Test transmission for signal quality 1.7 Check tools and equipment to ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer’s specifications |
2. Install or upgrade equipment | 2.1 Safely install equipment in accordance with specifications and timelines, taking extra care with static sensitive and fragile equipment 2.2 Place, secure and terminate a range of cables correctly, as required 2.3 Organise and monitor cabling and equipment in compliance with industry regulations and standards 2.4 Minimise interruption to existing service during equipment installation 2.5 Use appropriate connections and connectors to connect equipment into the broadcast system 2.6 Accurately test system performance to achieve valid results 2.7 Check equipment is operational and aligned, and make adjustments as required 2.8 Report instances of equipment non-compliance or malfunction following enterprise procedures 2.9 Check and update technical documentation 2.10 Identify certification requirements to ensure tests and results are relevant |
3. Program system features | 3.1 Install the program in accordance with system specifications 3.2 Check system functionality matches technical requirements 3.3 Save and record program data 3.4 Store system specifications in a secure and accessible location |
4. Clean up worksite | 4.1 Clean and adjust tools and equipment and store in a secure accessible location 4.2 Clean worksite safely and dispose of waste in accordance with environmental standards 4.3 Recover obsolete equipment and return for refurbishment or disposal 4.4 Restore changes made to work area during installation to customer’s satisfaction 4.5 Return system drawings and specifications to approved location on completion of work |