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 HLTOPD407B, 'Perform workshop skills and place orders'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform workshop skills and place orders' 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. Prepare for dispensing of optical appliances | 1.1 Access required information and prescriptions 1.2 Prepare the environment 1.3 Check equipment and instruments to be used 1.4 Use personal protective equipment if required |
2. Operate focimeter and conduct final checking procedures | 2.1 Determine any axis or centring error and apply Australian Standards tolerances. 2.2 Check the spectacles on the focimeter to identify and verify powers, axes and centration 2.3 Check lens surface for scratching and aberrations 2.4 Adjust the frame to standard alignment 2.5 Check metal framed spectacles for strain 2.6 Clean spectacles 2.7 Clean equipment and attachments in accordance with manufacturer's requirements and infection control procedures 2.8 Undertake regular maintenance procedures on equipment in accordance with manufacturer's requirements and infection control procedures 2.9 Store equipment and attachments in accordance with manufacturer's requirements and organisation policies and procedures |
3. Place orders for optical appliances | 3.1 Place orders for the edging of spectacle lenses 3.2 Order lenses fitted to both plastic and metal frames 3.3 Order special hand-edging to modify lenses for change-overs and centring corrections 3.4 Order lenses to be edged, grooved and mounted to nyl-tag frames 3.5 Order lenses to be edged, drilled and mounted to rimless frames 3.6 Order tinted lenses to required standards |
4. Perform frame adjustments and repairs | 4.1 Repair and modify spectacle frames 4.2 Perform standard alignment of frames |
5. Utilise computer technology | 5.1 Select appropriate technology and software applications to achieve the requirements of the task 5.2 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit the ergonomic requirements of the user 5.3 Use technology according to organisation requirements and in a way which promotes a safe work environment 5.4 Carry out or arrange routine maintenance in order to ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisation requirements 5.5 Identify equipment faults and take action in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or by reporting fault to designated person |