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 MSS025015, 'Plan and conduct environmental project work'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Plan and conduct environmental project work' 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 | Scope project with supervisor | 1.1 | Clarify project aim, objectives and timeframe. |
1.2 | Identify intended outcomes, key stakeholders, drivers and likely constraints. | ||
1.3 | Identify key activities, milestones and resources required to achieve deliverables on time. | ||
1.4 | Agree on performance indicators to monitor project progress and acceptance criteria for deliverables. | ||
2 | Prepare project plan in consultation with supervisor | 2.1 | Identify relevant legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements. |
2.2 | Locate and review background information to inform the development of project methodology. | ||
2.3 | Analyse risks for all aspects of project work. | ||
2.4 | Consider a range of strategies for conducting the project, including alternative measurement methods. | ||
2.5 | Outline feasible and measurable project objectives, selected methodology, outputs and the roles and responsibilities of participants. | ||
2.6 | Consider integration and sequencing of tasks as part of optimising work breakdown structure. | ||
2.7 | Present draft project plan and work schedule to supervisor for review and approval. | ||
3 | Review project methodology | 3.1 | Conduct trials to refine methodology and/or provide proof of concept, as necessary. |
3.2 | Troubleshoot equipment and methodology problems and develop/test solutions in consultation with supervisor, as necessary. | ||
3.3 | Modify draft project plan, as necessary. | ||
3.4 | Document all accepted/rejected ideas and/or prototypes from trials. | ||
4 | Execute project plan and analyse outcomes | 4.1 | Communicate plan to other participants, as necessary. |
4.2 | Safely operate measurement equipment/instruments in accordance with manufacturer requirements, test methods and workplace procedures. | ||
4.3 | Obtain data using specified methods and in accordance with safety and legislative/regulatory/workplace requirements. | ||
4.4 | Record and store data in agreed formats. | ||
4.5 | Recognise anomalous results and investigate causes. | ||
4.6 | Evaluate data using specified quality criteria and reference materials. | ||
4.7 | Use appropriate mathematical/statistical/graphical methods and software to analyse and present results. | ||
4.8 | Report results using the appropriate accuracy, precision and units. | ||
5 | Report project progress and outcomes | 5.1 | Provide progress reports/project outputs on time and at the required quality standard. |
5.2 | Evaluate the project process and outputs in comparison with the project objectives and performance criteria. | ||
5.3 | Identify any issues and opportunities for improvement. | ||
5.4 | Prepare project reports containing the required information and using the agreed style, voice and format. | ||
5.5 | Complete and store all project documentation. | ||
5.6 | Present final report of project process and outcomes to supervisor. | ||