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 HLTAU507B, 'Apply hearing device technology'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply hearing device technology' 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. Identify different types of hearing devices | 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the different types and styles of hearing devices 1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of different types of assistive listening devices 1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of other hearing devices 1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of hearing device components 1.5 Demonstrate an understanding of how hearing device technology has developed from analogue to digital systems |
2. Apply knowledge and skills of acoustic properties of hearing devices | 2.1 Identify and apply knowledge of different styles of ear moulds and custom made shells and their acoustic properties 2.2 Apply knowledge of electro-acoustic properties of hearing devices |
3. Identify and apply knowledge in selecting electro-acoustic features and parameters of hearing devices | 3.1 Identify and apply knowledge in selecting hearing device features 3.2 Identify and apply knowledge of features and parameters including: feedback suppression systems; noise cancellation systems; multiple memory hearing devices; multiple channel/multiple band systems; compression parameters; benefits and applications of directional microphone technology and other current technology |
4. Work in collaboration with other agencies | 4.1 Identify and communicate with a range of hearing device manufacturers and/or suppliers 4.2 Use hearing device specification to select appropriate hearing device/s 4.3 Accurately order an appropriate hearing device and ear moulds 4.4 Provide assistance to other health care professionals/services as required 4.5 Provide information and assistance to carers and significant others |
5. Apply knowledge and skills of acoustics to hearing device fitting | 5.1 Assess and modify ear moulds and custom shells for optimal physical fit and acoustic performance 5.2 Identify appropriate modifications to electro-acoustic output of a hearing device 5.3 Apply knowledge of assistive listening devices and how these complement and interact with or substitute for hearing instruments and other equipment 5.4 Assess acoustic output of hearing device by analysing hearing device functionality in test box |