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 MSL975018A, 'Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials' 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 an analysis plan with supervisor | 1.1. Liaise with client or sample provider to determine test requirements and sample characteristics 1.2. Record sample description, compare with specification, record and report discrepancies 1.3. Confirm suitable sample preparation methods, quantification and analytical techniques with supervisor 1.4. Schedule analysis using enterprise procedures |
2. Reduce the complexity of the sample | 2.1. Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample 2.2. Prepare validation checks for analytical portions 2.3. Use enterprise procedures to simplify the sample matrix 2.4. Conduct tests to ensure that sample preparation is complete |
3. Apply quantification method | 3.1. Add modifiers to remove/minimise interferences 3.2. Conduct preliminary analysis to estimate analyte concentration 3.3. Match the concentration of analyte in the sample with the working range of the instrument 3.4. Prepare calibration standards to suit quantification method |
4. Perform analysis | 4.1. Set up and optimise instruments to suit sample/test requirements 4.2. Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples 4.3. Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data 4.4. Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition as required |
5. Process and analyse data | 5.1. Confirm data is the result of valid measurements 5.2. Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with estimations and expectations 5.3. Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision units and uncertainty 5.4. Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out of specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel 5.5. Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results |
6. Maintain a safe work environment | 6.1. Identify risks/hazards, safety equipment and control measures associated with sample handling, preparation and test methods 6.2. Use personal protective equipment and safety procedures as specified for test method and materials to be tested 6.3. Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impact 6.4. Ensure the safe disposal of laboratory wastes 6.5. Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with enterprise procedures |
7. Maintain laboratory records | 7.1. Enter approved data and results into laboratory information management system (LIMS) 7.2. Maintain security, integrity and traceability of samples and documentation 7.3. Maintain equipment and logs in accordance with enterprise procedures |