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 LGAWORK308A, 'Lead a team'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Lead a team' 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 Contribute to the development of team goals and priorities | 1.1 Team members are involved in defining or clarifying goals and priorities. 1.2 Team members are kept informed of council's directions, objectives, plans and priorities relevant to the team. 1.3 Strategies for the achievement of goals are developed in consultation with team members. 1.4 Difficulties in meeting work requirements are identified and solutions are sought within the team. 1.5 Team goals are evaluated in the light of changing organisational goals. |
2 Contribute to the enhancement of team performance | 2.1 Team achievements are assessed to ensure achievement of team goals. 2.2 Team members are encouraged to share ideas regarding work practices. 2.3 Team progress and performance are monitored against agreed performance standards and time lines, and feedback is provided to the team. 2.4 Team members are encouraged to conduct self-assessment and develop their skills. 2.5 Training and development needs of team members are identified and appropriate recommendations are made. |
3 Develop and maintain team harmony | 3.1 Own behaviour reflects acceptance of team membership and is consistent with a team participative approach. 3.2 Opportunities for team members to discuss problems that directly or indirectly affect their work are regularly provided. 3.3 Potential or actual conflict between team members is identified promptly and the action taken is appropriate and in accordance with council policy and legislative requirements. 3.4 The contribution of all team members to outcomes is acknowledged. |
4 Facilitate team meetings | 4.1 Meetings address the business at hand and keep to agreed time frames. 4.2 Equity of participation and input by group members is maintained. 4.3 Feedback on progress of group is sought and suggestions for change are encouraged. 4.4 Written documentation about meeting outcomes is distributed and filed appropriately. |
5 Compile and maintain records | 5.1 Information is recorded in accordance with council and legislative requirements. 5.2 Details are recorded clearly, accurately and legibly. 5.3 Records are secured, made accessible and kept up to date. |