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 LGACOM404B, 'Establish cooperative arrangements with other organisations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Establish cooperative arrangements with other organisations' 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. Identify opportunities for cooperative arrangements | 1.1. Opportunities for cooperative arrangements are identified through consultation with other organisations. 1.2. Opportunities identified are analysed to ensure they will provide an increased level, or at least an equivalent level, of service to the community. |
2. Develop and implement cooperative policies and projects with other organisations | 2.1. Cooperative policies are agreed upon by all participating organisations and disseminated to all involved staff. 2.2. Project objectives and performance indicators are determined and plans are drawn up to facilitate the smooth implementation and conduct of collaborative projects. 2.3. Implementation methods are organised and agreed actions and work programs are allocated to relevant staff. 2.4. Communications strategies are put in place to enable efficient and coherent implementation and conduct. 2.5. Resources are identified and accessed in the most cost-effective manner. 2.6. Communities are informed of the changes and benefits in service delivery due to the new collaborative arrangements. |
3. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the collaborative venture | 3.1. Project progress is evaluated with reference to planned time lines and performance criteria at predetermined intervals to assess effectiveness for council and community. 3.2. Project is reviewed and project plan and resource allocations are revised when necessary. 3.3. Information gathered from project evaluation is used to provide input to continuous improvement and planning processes. 3.4. Problems or contingencies that arise are managed and resolved professionally and promptly in conjunction with relevant personnel. |