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 MEM30021A, 'Prepare a simple production schedule'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare a simple production schedule' 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. Identify production requirements | 1.1. The production processes to be used are identified from instructions and specifications provided. 1.2. Customer requirements in terms of volume, delivery time and arrangements and quality are obtained from supervisor or other appropriate sources. 1.3. Customer and process requirements are analysed to determine production requirements. |
2. Develop an activity plan production requirements | 2.1. Production requirements are divided into activity elements. 2.2. A network diagram is constructed. 2.3. The critical path is determined. 2.4. The latest start/earliest finish and slack time are determined for activity elements to meet requirements. 2.5. Assistance and approval from supervisor is obtained. |
3. Prepare the production schedule | 3.1. A production schedule is prepared which lists: 3.1.1. customer requirements 3.1.2. time constraints 3.1.3. production requirements 3.1.4. machine availability and capability 3.1.5. inventory requirements 3.1.6. procurements 3.1.7. supply capacities 3.1.8. contingency analysis. 3.2. A simple bill of materials required is prepared to assist in control of materials. 3.3. Schedule is depicted using a Gantt chart or similar graphical display. 3.4. Schedule allows for future changes to improve performance. 3.5. Assistance and approval from supervisor is obtained. |
4. File and issue the schedule | 4.1. The schedule is reviewed and tested with appropriate personnel. 4.2. The schedule is referred to appropriate personnel for implementation. 4.3. All supporting documents are provided for implementation. 4.4. The schedule is filed/issued according to workplace procedures. |