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 FNSRTS302, 'Handle foreign currency transactions'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Handle foreign currency transactions' 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. Identify nature of customer's foreign currency needs | 1.1 Clarify nature of foreign currency transaction with customer 1.2 Obtain relevant information from customer, including verifying identity of person presenting notes for sale or wishing to purchase foreign currency according to organisational policy and procedures 1.3 Handle customer requests for foreign currency dealings in accordance with officer's authority to approve transactions |
2. Verify that proposed transaction can be conducted | 2.1 Identify cleared funds as available for requests to purchase foreign currency 2.2 Assess stocks of currencies held on site and inform customer if their requests for foreign currency notes can be fulfilled or advise when currencies will be available 2.3 Verify foreign currency notes presented for sale for authenticity according to organisational procedures |
3. Conduct transaction | 3.1 Calculate conversion of foreign currency amounts using organisation's set procedures and tables or by accessing relevant databases 3.2 Provide customer with copy of rates used to calculate currency conversion 3.3 Witness customer’s signature, in accordance with policies and procedures, if travellers cheques are being purchased or sold 3.4 Enter details of transaction into relevant database |
4. Maintain accurate records of transaction | 4.1 Complete required vouchers and receipts in accordance with organisational procedures and obtain required signatures on relevant documentation 4.2 Complete and file relevant reports in event of significant cash transactions, including relevant reports where transaction is considered a possible suspect transaction 4.3 Update and maintain internal records of foreign currency transactions in accordance with organisational procedures |