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 DEFPS003, 'Conduct a psychometric testing activity'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct a psychometric testing activity' 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. Plan and prepare for psychological testing | 1. Purpose for testing is identified from booking request. 1.2 Relevant documents are accessed and prepared for reference during testing procedures. 1.3 Previous psychological testing is reviewed to confirm the test criteria to be applied. 1.4 Appropriate psychometric tests are identified in accordance with relevant instructions. 1.5 Test venue is identified and prepared in accordance with relevant instructions. 1.6 Testing material and equipment are identified, accessed and prepared for use. 1.7 Electronic psychology records and testing systems are prepared in accordance with relevant instructions. |
2. Perform testing procedures | 2.1 Psychological tests are administered in accordance with relevant instructions. 2.2 Interruptions during testing are dealt with effectively and efficiently. 2.3 Equipment faults are dealt with effectively and efficiently. 2.4 Psychological tests are marked without error and in accordance with relevant instructions. 2.5 Normative data is applied to testing scores. 2.6 Test results and normative data are recorded on relevant psychology documents. 2.7 Information on test results, criterion requirements and the behaviour of subjects is conveyed to referring authority. 2.8 Feedback is provided to supervisor about potential inefficiencies and weaknesses in testing procedures. |
3. Carry out psychological administrative procedures | 3.1 Individual psychology documents are compiled, stored and transmitted in accordance with relevant instructions. 3.2 Assessment outcomes are reported to referring authority, as appropriate. 3.3 Used test material is disposed of in accordance with relevant instructions. 3.4 The test venue is refurbished ready for continued use. 3.5 Test equipment problems are reported to prevent re-occurrence. 3.6 The need for a resupply of test material is identified and actioned in accordance with relevant instructions. |