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 LGADMIN420A, 'Contribute to policy development'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Contribute to policy development' 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. Review existing policies | 1.1. Relevant organisational and other policies are identified and assessed for their relevance and effectiveness in regard to the organisation's objectives. 1.2. Relevant stakeholders are consulted about their views on policies. 1.3. Reviews of policies are documented and presented in a format that is in accordance with organisational protocols. |
2. Contribute to research for policy advice | 2.1. Objectives of research are clearly defined and consistent with organisational requirements. 2.2. Research and consultation strategies appropriate to the research process are identified, planned and implemented within required time frames, resource constraints and agreed processes. 2.3. Factors impacting on the quality or outcomes of the research or consultation are identified and incorporated in reports. 2.4. Conclusions are supported by evidence and contribute to policy development. |
3. Prepare briefing papers on policy issues | 3.1. Briefing papers are prepared as required in a format appropriate to the audience, the purpose and the context. 3.2. Reasoned argument and evidence are incorporated into briefing papers. 3.3. Briefing papers are distributed according to organisational requirements. 3.4. Feedback and comments on suitability and appropriateness of recommendations is obtained in accordance with organisational requirements. |
4. Promote informed policy debate | 4.1. Strategies to stimulate informed debate are identified in consultation with colleagues and management. 4.2. Strategies to stimulate informed debate are implemented within required time frames, resource allocations and agreed processes. 4.3. Strategies are developed that enable exchange of views and information between policy initiators, clients and other stakeholders. 4.4. Recommendations for policy options are made, based on informed debate. |
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