Advise on security technology, hardware and services

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 MSFAH4001, 'Advise on security technology, hardware and services'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Advise on security technology, hardware and services' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Research architectural hardware product range

1.1

Job requirements are correctly identified according to relevant product information

1.2

Suitable architectural hardware products are identified by accessing relevant sources of information

1.3

Hardware components are identified to suit client specifications and applicable legislation, codes and national standards

1.4

Available product options and features are evaluated for suitability and value

1.5

Operation of architectural hardware products and equipment is safely and accurately demonstrated according to organisational requirements

1.6

Knowledge of measurement systems used in architectural hardware product range is demonstrated

2

Recommend door and window hardware products

2.1

Customer/client needs are accurately identified

2.2

Detailed manufacturer product specifications are provided, when applicable, and explained to customer/client to assist buying decisions according to legislative requirements

2.3

Features and benefits of products are demonstrated to customer/client using appropriate interpersonal techniques

3

Identify hardware quantities

3.1

Quantities of architectural hardware products required are accurately determined from customer/client specifications

3.2

Measuring tools are accurately used to determine imperial or metric measures relevant to job requirements

3.3

Customer/client is provided with accurate quotation for quantities estimated

4

Advise on hardware product warranties

4.1

Comparisons between architectural hardware manufacturer’s warranty terms are clearly explained to customer

4.2

Individual product warranty terms and conditions are confirmed from relevant sources of information, including Regulation 90, and accurately conveyed to customer/client

4.3

Customer/client is provided with written information regarding individual product warranty terms and conditions, especially extended or promotional warranties, according to organisational requirements

5

Negotiate price and payment options

5.1

Store recommended retail pricing for various brand options is accurately conveyed to customer/client according applicable legislation, codes and national standards

5.2

Individual product prices are negotiated, where necessary, according to organisational requirements to achieve sales

5.3

Store payment options are accurately conveyed to customer/client and a preferred option negotiated following organisational requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFAH4001 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF40213 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology