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 HLTOPT401B, 'Perform technical procedures for the production of ophthalmic appliances'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform technical procedures for the production of ophthalmic appliances' 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. Interpret prescription details | 1.1 Perform lens calculations correctly 1.2 Check frames against order to ensure correct frame is used 1.3 Select appropriate lens blanks 1.4 Perform basic mathematical operations accurately |
2. Operate equipment correctly | 2.1 Verify lens specifications using a focimeter 2.2 Employ correct technique when using marker/blocker 2.3 Use surfacing equipment correctly and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations/instructions 2.4 Use hand held tools safely and effectively 2.5 Locate and organise equipment in a convenient, efficient and safe manner |
3. Select and/or produce prescribed lenses | 3.1 Perform layout functions effectively 3.2 Complete semi-finished lens surface protection 3.3 Complete blocking techniques accurately 3.4 Inspect surfacing 3.5 Generate lenses to correct curve, prism and thickness 3.6 Conduct surfacing procedures with precision |
4. Perform basic lens treatment | 4.1 Prepare lens prior to treatment 4.2 Apply correct technique to lens treatment 4.3 Ensure lens treatment complies with Australian Standards |
1. 5. Conduct final checking procedures | 5.1 Confirm the lens specification against the prescription prior to delivery 5.2 Check that the correct type and form of lens used in line with client requirements 5.3 Check lens treatments for quality 5.4 Confirm completion of job |