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 HLTNAT607C, 'Manage work within a naturopathic framework'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage work within a naturopathic framework' 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. Communicate knowledge of naturopathic philosophy, principles and practices | 1.1 Communicate major and minor forms of diagnosis and treatment practices effectively on a one-to-one or group basis 1.2 Explain definition, central philosophies and historical developments of naturopathy 1.3 Integrate recent developments and new practices into client services |
2. Demonstrate commitment to ethical work practices | 2.1 Maintain confidentiality of client information by storing and disposing of records according to clinic requirements 2.2 Review work practices periodically to ensure skills and practices are kept current 2.3 Ensure work practices show respect for staff and client rights 2.4 Ensure work practices adhere to legal, regulatory and clinic guidelines 2.5 Implement measures to ensure accountability for professional practices |
3. Manage workplace relationships | 3.1 Use effective communication and interpersonal skills to ensure all workplace interactions contribute to the achievement of clinic objectives and the promotion of the practice 3.2 Ensure workplace relations reflect consideration of the full range of individual and cultural differences 3.3 Deal with any issues related to the well-being of work colleagues promptly and in accordance with clinic procedures 3.4 Handle potential and actual workplace conflicts to minimise disruption |
4. Manage the achievement of quality standards | 4.1 Establish personal hygiene and infection control guidelines and ensure they are practiced throughout the organisation 4.2 Undertake hazard control measures and reporting procedures according to clinic guidelines 4.3 Review individual and clinic performance against established standards |
5. Ensure ongoing development of self and team | 5.1 Monitor own performance regularly against workplans, clinic objectives and client needs 5.2 Seek out and access opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge to optimise performance 5.3 Monitor and develop individual performances to enhance team performance where appropriate 5.4 Ensure coaching and mentoring contributes effectively to development of workplace knowledge, skills and attitudes |