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 POLFOR003, 'Coordinate multi-discipline forensic investigation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Coordinate multi-discipline forensic investigation' 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 | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Plan a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation | 1.1 Assess types of evidence and the nature of the scene/incident to determine need for a multi-discipline investigation. 1.2 Conduct a preliminary assessment to identify information necessary for the development of the forensic investigation plan. 1.3 Assess information to identify nature of situation, objectives, options for multi-discipline response, and prioritisation and sequencing of examinations. 1.4 Evaluate options for multi-discipline response to select and record a course of action. 1.5 Identify forensic disciplines required for the investigation to determine the scope of their involvement in the response. 1.6 Assess risks to the integrity of forensic investigation, and safety and welfare of personnel in order to develop mitigation. |
2. Coordinate resources of a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation | 2.1 Identify resource requirements from each discipline to facilitate multi-discipline response. 2.2 Negotiate with stakeholders to allocate resources and action plan taskings to areas and/or personnel. 2.3 Deploy resources to conduct action plan taskings. 2.4 Monitor resource usage to maximise use of resources and investigation outcomes. 2.5 Establish records to substantiate critical decisions and for reporting purposes. 2.6 Monitor forensic scene investigation to ensure welfare and safety of individuals. 2.7 Liaise with stakeholders for reporting and briefing purposes. 2.8 Assess the multi-disciplinary investigation continually to adjust the action plan accordingly. |
3. Review a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation | 3.1 Evaluate completed tasks to determine whether the forensic objectives of the action plan and investigation have been met. 3.2 Liaise with team to identify incomplete and/or additional tasks for actioning. 3.3 Analyse preliminary results of the forensic investigation for information and reporting purposes. 3.4 Communicate scene/preliminary results for hand-over purposes. 3.5 Facilitate assessment of the welfare of the team for actioning and referral purposes. |