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 HLTAUD002, 'Conduct play audiometry'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct play audiometry' 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 define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for tests | 1.1 Ensure information, including required forms, is accessible and ready for use 1.2 Achieve required ambient noise levels in preparation of testing environment 1.3 Prepare, calibrate and check equipment and instruments 1.4 Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used |
2. Establish a positive relationship with child and carer | 2.1 Explain the test procedure clearly and simply to the child 2.2 Gain consent from carer where applicable 2.3 Give child the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns 2.4 Identify and meet special needs of child 2.5 Maintain confidentiality of client information |
3. Conduct otoscopy | 3.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures 3.2 Conduct otoscopy in a non-threatening manner and produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures 3.3 Identify and respond to any abnormalities of the ear canal 3.4 Identify contra-indications for proceeding with further hearing assessments 3.5 Make referral |
4. Complete hearing test | 4.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures 4.2 Conduct play audiometry following procedures for correct use of equipment 4.3 Produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures (threshold or pass/fail screening) 4.4 Take steps to maximise test accuracy, validity and reliability 4.5 Identify unreliable results and complete re-test according to standard protocols 4.6 Conduct screening tympanometry in accordance with required procedures 4.7 Record results in accordance with relevant policies and procedures 4.8 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures |
5. Review test results with child and their carer | 5.1 Examine results and determine outcome from data obtained 5.2 Communicate outcome of tests clearly and simply to the child and their carer 5.3 Discuss options for further tests with carer 5.4 Give child and carer the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern 5.5 Document and file test results in accordance with relevant policies and procedures |
6. Refer client to appropriate facility | 6.1 Make referral to appropriate agency if required 6.2 Establish contact with referral agency and provide key client information 6.3 Discuss relevant issues and concerns with relevant personnel at facility 6.4 Follow up referral to ensure continuity of case management |