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 MEM15019B, 'Conduct a field inspection'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct a field inspection' 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. Develop a work plan to conduct field inspections | 1.1. Traders are identified for inspection in accordance with organisational priorities. 1.2. Routine field inspections are scheduled to complement other inspection activities whilst maximising organisational efficiencies and effectiveness. 1.3. Appropriate equipment is identified and accessed. 1.4. Specific inspection arrangements are made with the trader. 1.5. Relevant reference and/or technical information and trader history is researched. |
2. Maintain test equipment during a field inspection | 2.1. Test equipment is transported in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures. 2.2. Test equipment is operated within manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures. 2.3. Failures and repairs of test equipment are reported in accordance with organisational procedures. |
3. Conduct initial on-site assessment of the trading premises | 3.1. Surveillance of the trading premises is undertaken to evaluate the trading practices in use. 3.2. Officer establishes their identity with the trader or responsible person and explains the purpose of the inspection. 3.3. Local workplace, health and safety issues relevant to the premises are identified and appropriate action is taken to comply. 3.4. Measuring instruments used for trade are identified and the inspection is planned with minimal disruption to the trader. 3.5. Locations for product return or disposal are identified for later use. |
4. Inspect instruments and/or trading practices | 4.1. Measuring instruments are selected for inspection in accordance with organisational guidelines. 4.2. Test equipment is used in accordance with organisational procedures taking into consideration workplace health and safety factors. 4.3. Relevant test procedures for verification and in-service inspection are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures. 4.4. Inspection of pre-packed articles is conducted in accordance with organisational procedures. 4.5. Trading practices are identified and action is taken to remedy any non-compliance. |
5. Undertake an investigation where a breach is detected | 5.1. Evidence relating to the breach is gathered. 5.2. Trader and witnesses are interviewed for supporting evidence. 5.3. Chain of evidence is maintained. |
6. Complete documentation for inspection | 6.1. Instrument and trader information is recorded accurately for the organisation's information system. 6.2. Inspection documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures. |
7. Advise trader of inspection outcomes | 7.1. The trader is advised of instrument test, pre-packed article and trading practice results where appropriate. 7.2. The trader's enquiries and concerns are discussed. 7.3. Legislative requirements, obligations and possible corrective solutions are explained to the trader where appropriate. 7.4. The trader is advised of reporting procedures and possible outcomes for any detected breaches. 7.5. Follow-up activities are planned if required. |