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 NWP342A, 'Commission, decommission and monitor hydrometric sites, stations and facilities'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Commission, decommission and monitor hydrometric sites, stations and facilities' 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 |
1Plan the commissioning of hydrometric sites, stations and facilities. | 1.1 Identify and confirm the commissioning procedures for the site, station or facility. 1.2 Identify the monitoring requirements supported by the site, station or facility. 1.3 Conduct site investigations and surveys in accordance with organisational procedures in order to select appropriate sites. 1.4 Prepare plans for the commissioning or decommissioning of the site, station or facility and secure appropriate authorisation. |
2Commission hydrometric sites, stations and ancillary facilities. | 2.1 Identify, assemble and check the equipment required for the task prior to use. 2.2 Prepare the site, station or facility according to the work plan and in accordance with organisational standards and safe work practices. 2.3 Commission and register hydrometric stations and ancillary infrastructure. 2.4 Complete records of the commissioning process in accordance with organisational procedures. |
3Support hydrometric data collection. | 3.1 Apply instrument and site maintenance schedules. 3.2 Apply testing schedules. 3.3 Put in place processes to monitor instrument performance and take corrective action as required in accordance with organisational and industry standards. 3.4 Maintain test records in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.5 Compile and store reports and documentation according to organisational requirements. |
4Decommission and restore hydrometric sites. | 4.1 Demolish or decommission structures in accordance with organisational standards and safe work practices. 4.2 Restore sites in accordance with organisational standards, safe work practices and environmental requirements. 4.3 Identify and address potential or actual problems and report to appropriate personnel. |