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 ICTCBL210, 'Install a telecommunications service to a building'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Install a telecommunications service to a building' 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 describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare service installation | 1.1 Arrange access to site with client and obtain job specifications 1.2 Notify supervisor of identified safety hazards at worksite according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 1.3 Use installation specifications to determine type of services, network cables and equipment required for installation 1.4 Select cables and equipment that comply with functionality and compatibility of existing installation 1.5 Select and obtain tools and equipment to carry out installation activity |
2. Install cable and equipment to building | 2.1 Locate, connect and check cables at entry into network for transmission quality and continuity where service to building exists 2.2 Install cable and equipment, and seal cable entry to building in safe manner according to installation plans and Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards 2.3 Test overall functionality of new service to meet installation specifications 2.4 Rectify faults if required and minimise interruption to existing service in agreement with client 2.5 Install lightning protection, where required, according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice |
3. Complete records and clean up site | 3.1 Label cable pairs clearly to provide accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and client standards 3.2 Update records and plans with installation details to provide accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian Standards 3.3 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 3.4 Complete Telecommunications Cabling Advice (TCA) forms and present to client to obtain sign off |