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 FNSACC605, 'Implement organisational improvement programs'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement organisational improvement programs' 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. Review programs | 1.1 Compare program costs and estimates with budget allocations and financial projections 1.2 Analyse impact of revenue, cost and operational changes on program, together with project completion costs plus program objectives and estimate using standard financial analysis and resource management techniques 1.3 Evaluate program outcomes and performance against objectives to identify variations, contingencies and scope for review and development 1.4 Assess financing options, including costs, timeframes and expected returns, against program goals and objectives |
2. Contribute to strategic development | 2.1 Develop long-term financial objectives and resource management objectives to support organisational goals and aims 2.2 Identify trends and environmental factors through consultation and use of standard financial analysis and resource management techniques 2.3 Make realistic assessments of financial and resource management implications of external influencing factors on future objectives and present position 2.4 Evaluate organisational strengths and weaknesses against external relationships and environmental factors |
3. Develop options for improvement | 3.1 Identify causes of variations in projected organisational outcomes, and develop and implement appropriate contingency plans to minimise losses 3.2 Regularly review organisational plans to encompass changes to operational environment and assess factors influencing achievement of objectives 3.3 Identify and evaluate improvement options against organisational weaknesses |
4. Establish systems to support change | 4.1 Ensure strategic reviews monitor program allocations, including analysis of resource management needs, information technology needs and management processes 4.2 Monitor expenditure and revenue items to ensure compliance with budget and variations identified 4.3 Systematically communicate aims and goals of identified changes to staff and personnel using recognised communication processes and techniques 4.4 Ensure information on changes is readily available, and develop procedures and guidelines to promote absorption of changes into organisational practices |