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 DEFDPA008, 'Manage public affairs projects'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage public affairs projects' 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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Define project scope | 1.1 | Clarify project aim, purpose, product and outcome |
1.2 | Develop project budget and confirm with relevant project stakeholders | ||
1.3 | Determine and confirm project resources strategy including finance, personnel, technology and equipment requirements | ||
1.4 | Determine project personnel responsibilities | ||
1.5 | Communicate responsibilities clearly to project stakeholders and personnel | ||
2 | Develop project plan | 2.1 | Develop project plan including timeline, schedules, deliverables and contribution from project stakeholders |
2.2 | Develop project risk management strategy and resource management strategy in accordance with operational procedures | ||
2.3 | Clarify and confirm resource requirements and availability | ||
2.4 | Specify and confirm timeline and milestones | ||
2.5 | Brief relevant personnel on project plan, deadlines and responsibilities | ||
3 | Monitor project | 3.1 | Implement project plan |
3.2 | Support project personnel to ensure that project outcomes can be achieved | ||
3.3 | Use interpersonal skills to build trust and cooperation with project team | ||
3.4 | Assess progress against milestones and take contingency action as required to ensure project deadlines are met | ||
3.5 | Adjust project plan in accordance with contingency plans | ||
3.6 | Establish and maintain relevant documentation and correspondence register | ||
3.7 | Provide feedback to relevant personnel coordinating sections of the project | ||
3.8 | Finalise project within agreed timelines | ||
3.9 | Provide reports to management/stakeholders, as required | ||
4 | Evaluate project outcomes | 4.1 | Evaluate project outcomes against agreed aim and purpose |
4.2 | Evaluate project outcome quality | ||
4.3 | Review project plan using agreed measures | ||
4.4 | Communicate project evaluation outcomes with relevant personnel and incorporate recommendations into future project planning and management | ||