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 MSATCM401A, 'Prepare and examine metallographic samples'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare and examine metallographic samples' 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. Prepare chemical etchants for use with metallographic samples | 1.1. Identify the hazards of the required chemical etchants and apply hazard controls 1.2. Prepare etchant solution from bulk stocks following hazard controls and good laboratory practice 1.3. Label and store etchants to standard 1.4. Standardise/check etchants as required by procedures. |
2. Prepare sample for metallographic examination | 2.1. Undertake mechanical sample preparation 2.2. Label/identify sample to procedure 2.3. Select etchant(s) appropriate to the metal and the examination 2.4. Etch/prepare metal surface to standard 2.5. Protect prepared surface |
3. Undertake microscopic examination of sample. | 3.1. Set up microscope using appropriate fittings and magnifications 3.2. Examine and identify different metallic and non-metallic phases 3.3. Identify areas requiring further examination and/or photomicrographs . |
4. Prepare photomicrographs | 4.1. Set up equipment and materials for photomicrograph 4.2. Adjust photomicrograph equipment, including bright and dark field illumination 4.3. Take photomicrograph 4.4. Process and record photomicrograph |
5. Report result of examination | 5.1. Identify reporting requirements 5.2. Make reference to appropriate national or international standards as required 5.3. Prepare report to meet requirements 5.4. Circulate and file report to procedures. |