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 MSTTF2012, 'Stitch by hand'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Stitch by hand' 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 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Prepare to stitch by hand | 2.1 | Read and interpret workplace procedures and instructions and organise work to maximise safety and productivity |
2.2 | Clear and clean work area and establish safe working environment | ||
2.3 | Seek assistance to move and position work piece, if necessary | ||
2.4 | Seek advice on appropriate thread to be used with regard to thread material, diameter of thread, tensile strength and colour | ||
2.5 | Seek advice regarding appropriate needle to suit type of thread, type of stitch and material to be sewn | ||
2.6 | Check condition of needle to ensure it is sharp, clean and free from rust and dirt | ||
3 | Perform hand stitching | 3.1 | Lay out material on working table or other suitable surface or support in situ in preparation for stitching process |
3.2 | Choose appropriate type of stitch to suit the particular application | ||
3.3 | Start stitching properly and perform hand stitching according to specifications | ||
3.4 | Tie off last stitch, cut thread and inspect finished work to ensure it conforms to specification | ||
4 | Check quality and finalise work | 4.1 | Inspect completed work to verify that it meets job specifications and relevant workplace and industry quality standards |
4.2 | Identify and mark any areas in need of re-work or rectification, perform re-work or arrange appropriate action | ||
4.3 | Label or tag completed product and complete any necessary documentation in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4.4 | Store needles and threads in a dry and safe place and dispose of worn or damaged needles in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures | ||
4.5 | Clean work area and place tools back in storage | ||