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 PRMWM61A, 'Plan resource recovery'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Plan resource recovery' 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 | ||
1 Identify range of materials within the waste stream available for recovery | 1.1 Undertake audit of the waste stream including identification of source, frequency of disposal, method of transportation, and manner in which loads are delivered for disposal | ||
2 Undertake a feasibility study to assess the financial viability of a resource recovery operation | 2.1 Determine material recovery, storage, transport and sales processes which comply with relevant legislative and company requirements 2.2 Undertake market research to assess demand for recovered material/products and current market values 2.3 Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to identify existing or potential recovery facilities 2.4 Ascertain the level of commitment from stakeholders to developing resource recovery facilities where required | ||
3 Develop a resource recovery strategy | 3.1 Establish the goals and targets to divert components of the waste stream based upon audit/assessment and feasibility study outcomes 3.2 Ensure all relevant legislative and company requirements are incorporated in the strategy 3.3 Consult with stakeholders to identify opportunities and risks for consideration in the strategy | ||
4 Determine operational requirements | 4.1 Assess site requirements including infrastructure requirements, zoning, environmental aspects and energy efficiency systems 4.2 Develop budgets for plant, equipment and materials | ||
4.3 Identify service requirements that may include education, customer service, and point of sale activities | |||
4.4 Identify human resources required to support strategy 4.5 Develop product marketing strategies | |||
5 Determine strategy implementation | 5.1 Establish the measures and methods to be utilised in monitoring the strategy development and implementation and outcomes | ||
6 Document the resource recovery strategy | 6.1 Document resource recovery strategy with relevant stakeholder input 6.2 Integrate all components of the strategy to meet goals and targets 6.3 Include all relevant information and analysis in documentation 6.4 Document the strategy in a logical and concise manner 6.5 Communicate strategy to relevant stakeholders | ||