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 LGACPRV503A, 'Manage and evaluate crime prevention initiatives'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage and evaluate crime prevention initiatives' 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. Implement the crime prevention action plan | 1.1 Planned methods, strategies and resources are reviewed in order to confirm the current capacity of the organisation or community to implement the crime prevention initiatives. 1.2 Implementation processes for the crime prevention initiatives are finalised, including strategies for managing contingencies within stated processes. 1.3 Implementation processes are clearly communicated and promoted to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner. 1.4 Initiatives are implemented using processes that are culturally acceptable and respectful of community or organisational established values, issues and structures. 1.5 Resources required to support initiatives are obtained in accordance with organisational procedures and, in the case of external resources, in accordance with negotiated protocols. 1.6 Methods, strategies and use of resources are implemented in accordance with the negotiated and endorsed action plan. |
2. Coordinate activities, agencies and participants | 2.1 Networks are established and maintained to maximise resources and opportunities for effective collaboration throughout implementation. 2.2 The work of personnel (including volunteers, where appropriate) in implementing initiatives is supported and coordinated to enable the achievement of planned outcomes. 2.3 Structural arrangements are established that generate a sense of identity for, and promote ownership of initiatives among, stakeholders. 2.4 Contributions are made to public media management in accordance with organisational protocols and include responses to negative publicity. 2.5 Communication with all participants and relevant stakeholders is regularly maintained throughout implementation and is correct, factual, timely, customer-focused and in accordance with relevant guidelines, legislation and standards. 2.6 Overall management of implementation takes a holistic approach that considers all activities of the participating organisations as an integrated system. |
3. Lead teams involved in implementation of initiatives | 3.1 Teams that are inclusive and representative of those with an interest in and ability to contribute to a successful final outcome are established and tasks are delegated. 3.2 Liaison with external contractors is regularly undertaken to ensure tasks are completed in accordance with contractual agreements. 3.3 Advice and guidance are readily provided to teams and external contractors, where appropriate, to ensure work outcomes comply with initiatives' planned work and timeframes. 3.4 Solutions to issues or problems arising are negotiated with team members in a constructive and collaborative manner. 3.5 Effective and consistent leadership that fosters the building of teams, motivates commitment to initiatives and, where necessary, helps overcome stakeholder rivalry and conflict is demonstrated. |
4. Evaluate crime prevention initiatives | 4.1 Evaluation processes are open and accountable and enable immediate and effective participation of all relevant stakeholders, including community groups with special needs. 4.2 Evaluation criteria are feasible, realistic, reliable, ethical and cost-effective and provide timely information to enable implementation issues or problems to be identified and addressed early. 4.3 Feedback on initiatives' design, processes and/or outcomes is gathered from as many different perspectives and sources as possible. 4.4 Information on the implementation of initiatives is gathered with due regard for participants' social and cultural values, beliefs, needs and privacy or confidentiality entitlements. 4.5 Progress is reviewed and, where necessary, adjustments to work, resources and timelines are made. 4.6 Information and data collected are analysed to identify the relationship between actual performance and performance indicators and the reasons for any differences are noted and, where appropriate, qualified. 4.7 Sustainability strategies are regularly reviewed to determine viability and long-term relevance of initiatives to community needs. 4.8 Reports are documented in accordance with organisational or community requirements and the nature of the evaluation. 4.9 Evaluation findings are reported to all relevant parties and used to inform future decision making and contribute to development of best practice. |