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 HLTAHW427B, 'Supervise individual workers'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Supervise individual workers' 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. Induct and orient new staff | 1.1 Provide new workers with information about the community, organisation and workgroup and their industrial rights and responsibilities 1.2 Provide workers with access to resources, support and networks required in their role 1.3 Provide new workers with a job description and a work plan which is developed in discussion with them 1.4 Provide new workers with cross-cultural awareness programs as required |
2. Develop individual work plan in consultation with worker | 2.1 Develop individual work plan to meet work unit objectives and action plans 2.2 Review work plan regularly in discussion with worker 2.3 Discuss work role, functions and issues and adjust work plan if necessary |
3. Undertake performance appraisal with workers | 3.1 Identify, agree and document performance goals 3.2 Regularly review worker's performance against agreed criteria/expectations in line with organisation guidelines 3.3 Provide feedback to worker on performance and discuss 3.4 Discuss training and development needs or preferences with worker and document 3.5 Develop and document an individual training and development plan |
4. Assist workers to plan career paths | 4.1 Discuss worker's career options and preferences 4.2 Identify opportunities for career progression or development 4.3 Identify training and development needs in line with individual preferences and organisation requirements 4.4 Develop and document an individual training and development plan to reflect individual and organisation requirements 4.5 Assist workers to develop their skills and knowledge in line with individual and organisation guidelines |
5. Support workers in their work role | 5.1 Discuss work load and other work-related issues with workers on a regular basis 5.2 Explore and implement support mechanisms to address issues in line with individual, community and organisation requirements 5.3 Support strategies to address worker's development needs |