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 MSTTX3013, 'Perform wool processing operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform wool processing operations' 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 Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1. | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets and work instructions |
1.2 | Locate and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) | ||
1.3 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including required personal protective equipment (PPE) | ||
1.4 | Locate wool to be processed | ||
2. | Operate wool processing equipment | 2.1 | Set machine operating parameters to match job specification |
2.2 | Start machinery and associated equipment according to WHS practices and workplace procedures | ||
2.3 | Maintain supply of feed materials as required | ||
2.4 | Remove by-products from machine as required | ||
2.5 | Control process variables to ensure quality outcomes | ||
2.6 | Stop and shut down equipment according to WHS practices and workplace standard procedures | ||
3. | Monitor wool processing | 3.1 | Identify and interpret product quality standards during all stages of wool processing |
3.2 | Visually inspect wool processing to ensure flow and blending consistency are maintained | ||
3.3 | Recognise, isolate and report non-conforming outcomes and quality issues | ||
3.4 | Take and prepare wool samples | ||
3.5 | Consult required personnel to address quality issues | ||
4. | Carry out operator maintenance | 4.1 | Identify, correct and report minor running problems according to workplace and equipment manufacturer procedures |
4.2 | Report major machine, equipment or product faults according to workplace procedures | ||
4.3 | Perform minor maintenance and cleaning according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and scope of own role | ||
5. | Dispose of waste materials | 5.1 | Apply workplace lot change and run out procedures to keep waste to a minimum |
5.2 | Dispose of machine waste of according to recycling, environmental and safety procedures | ||
6. | Communicate processing information | 6.1 | Complete required records and documentation according to workplace procedures |
6.2 | Interpret information regarding production status and problems from other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel | ||
6.3 | Communicate information regarding production status and problems to other operators, shifts and supervisor | ||