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 DEFPL022, 'Run a file'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Run a file' 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 |
1. Initiate preliminary file activities | 1.1 Meeting with legal officer to discuss new file, and to plan and prioritise preliminary work is arranged. 1.2 Details of the legal matter are obtained from client according to organisation's policies and procedures. 1.3 Matter is clarified with legal officer and client, and mutual expectations are agreed upon and documented. 1.4 Initial file documentation is prepared. |
2. Carry out conflict of interest test | 2.1 Conflict of interestcheck is carried out. 2.2 Results of conflict of interest check are recorded on preliminary file notes, and any areas of potential conflict are discussed and resolved. |
3. Open file | 3.1 Relevant information for initiating files is located, accessed and extracted. 3.2 Support staff are selected and briefed to assist on file, in consultation with legal officer where required. 3.3 Confirmation of instructions, details of those working on the file, a summary of work to be performed and associated timelines are forwarded to client on behalf of legal officer. |
4. Determine appropriate process and steps to facilitate the process | 4.1 Work is planned in conjunction with legal officer, staff are assigned to tasks and resources are allocated. 4.2 Relevant background information is obtained and prepared, and relevant documents are submitted to legal officer for checking. 4.3 Relevant legislation and cases are identified, relevant legal requirements are clearly outlined to the client and questions are answer or referred to legal officer for follow-up. 4.4 Summary of future activities and preliminary work already performed are submitted to legal officer for sign-off and forwarded to client within agreed timelines. |
5. Contact other persons about the file | 5.1 Liaison is undertaken with other persons and statements are obtained if necessary. 5.2 File notes detailing all activities, actions and outcomes are updated. |
6. Facilitate file administration and closure | 6.1 File notes are updated and completed. 6.2 File is closed and archived according to organisation's policies and procedures. |