Assess the significance of collections

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 CUACNM501, 'Assess the significance of collections'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assess the significance of collections' 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 to assess the significance of collections

1.1 Identify collections to be assessed

1.2 Determine purpose for undertaking significance assessment

1.3 Identify organisational policies that relate to significance assessment of collection

1.4 In consultation with colleagues, identify factors that may impact on the assessment and take these into account when planning work

2. Apply assessment methodology

2.1 Research the history and wider context of collections using sources of information

2.2 Review the scope and themes of collection and compare to organisational mission, purpose and key themes

2.3 Consult with relevant personnel to determine the social value of collection

2.4 Analyse and describe the condition of collection

3. Develop statements of significance

3.1 Identify and compare collection with similar collections

3.2 Assess significance against primary and comparative criteria

3.3 Write statements of significance that describe the value and meaning of collection

3.4 Seek feedback from colleagues on statement of significance

3.5 Enter significance assessment into organisational records in the required format and within required timeframes

4. Review assessments of collections

4.1 Reassess significance of collection

4.2 Update statement of significance to reflect reassessment

4.3 Amend organisational records

4.4 Prepare recommendations for further action as required


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUACNM501 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA50615 - Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Industry Work
  • BSB52115 - Diploma of Library and Information Services