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 LGAGOVA404B, 'Establish purchasing networks to ensure council is resource effective'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Establish purchasing networks to ensure council is resource effective' 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 Evaluate opportunities for networking | 1.1 Major purchasing requirements of council are identified. 1.2 The service level of suppliers is researched and assessed to establish their capability. 1.3 The benefits of networking with other councils, organisations and agencies are researched taking into account all aspects of best value for mutual benefit. |
2 Develop and maintain purchasing networks | 2.1 The case for possible collaboration is supported by evidence, analysed for risks and is consistent with the plans and future directions for council. 2.2 Network opportunities are identified to maximise a range of business contacts. 2.3 Links are established with other government departments for improving purchasing power. 2.4 Supply markets are monitored and opportunities are taken to influence key opinion formers and decision makers to change, encourage and nurture supply market capability 2.5 Networks with relevant sections of private enterprise are developed and maintained. 2.6 Council purchasing networks are maintained for information flow and combined purchasing power. |
3 Participate in purchasing networks | 3.1 Business relationships are developed and maintained to promote benefits consistent with council requirements. 3.2 Information is provided to evaluate services of suppliers. 3.3 Opportunities are identified for expansion of the network. 3.4 The outcomes of the network are measured and the savings made are reported in accordance with council procedure. |