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 FNSFLT401A, 'Be MoneySmart through a career in small business'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Be MoneySmart through a career in small business' 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
Demonstrate an understanding of the costs and benefits of small/micro business | Determine business objectives and opportunities Identify benefits and disadvantages of operating a small/micro business Identify the start-up and ongoing costs associated with running a small/micro business |
Analyse the obligations and risks of operating a small/micro business | Determine legal and regulatory requirements affecting the operations of the business Investigate financial decisions relevant to different business models Identify insurance requirements and related mitigation strategies Analyse taxation and record-keeping obligations |
Identify mechanisms for supporting business success | Research licensing, legal and regulatory responsibilities required to ensure the compliance of the business Investigate business processes required to maintain appropriate records Identify long-term career goals to support business objectives |
Evaluate opportunities for business learning, mentoring and advice | Identify the key components of a business plan and the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor the business Evaluate personal attributes required to operate a small/micro business Identify potential mentors, advisers, networks and sources of assistance for the business and how they may be engaged |