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 FDFLAB2005A, 'Prepare and pour culture media'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare and pour culture media' 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 of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Prepare materials and equipment | Appropriate materials are selected and confirmed as available for use Materials are prepared to meet requirements Work area is prepared to meet requirements Services are confirmed as available and ready for use Equipment is selected, prepared and checked to confirm readiness for use |
Prepare culture media | Media and solvent are mixed thoroughly according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions Media is placed in appropriate vessels for sterilisation Steriliser is loaded and operated to achieve optimum sterilising conditions for culture media Sterilisation cycle is monitored to confirm equipment operating condition Appropriate personal protective equipment is used when removing media from steriliser Culture media is cooled as required Out-of-specification process and equipment performance is identified, rectified and/or reported |
Complete preparation of culture media | Heat labile additions are made using aseptic technique as required Media is dispensed aseptically as specified Culture media is stored and labelled according to instructions Media is monitored to confirm quality specifications are maintained Equipment and work area are cleaned and/or disinfected after use Waste generated by the process is monitored and cleared according to workplace procedures Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines |
Record information | Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format |