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 PRSTS303A, 'Test installed security equipment/system'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Test installed security equipment/system' 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 and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Prepare for testing | 1.1 | Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate person(s) as required in accordance with organisational requirements |
1.2 | Type and location of security equipment / system to be tested is identified and checked against the work order | ||
1.3 | Testing parameters are identified and confirmed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications | ||
1.4 | Tools, equipment and materials are selected appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational procedures | ||
1.5 | Potential and existing risks and hazards involved with testing security equipment / systems are identified and managed in accordance with OHS policies and procedures and organisational requirements | ||
1.6 | Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained in accordance with OHS and organisational requirements | ||
2 | Test security equipment / system | 2.1 | Safe operating practices are observed to remove risk of injury to self, others or security equipment / system in accordance with OHS and organisational requirements |
2.2 | Parts or connections of security equipment / system are removed as required in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and safely stored to protect against loss or damage | ||
2.3 | Tests are conducted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and provide reliable and accurate test data on the operation and functioning of security equipment / systems | ||
2.4 | Security equipment / system is reassembled as required and returned to pre-test conditions in accordance with manufacturer's specifications | ||
2.5 | Personal limitations in conducting testing are promptly identified and assistance is sought from appropriate person(s ) in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
3 | Complete testing | 3.1 | Tests results are accurately recorded and relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with legislative, industry and organisational requirements |
3.2 | Notification of work completion is made to appropriate person(s) in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
3.3 | Malfunctions or deficiencies in the operation of security equipment / system and / or components are reported in accordance with industry standards and organisational procedures | ||
3.4 | Work area, tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in a secure and safe location in accordance with organisational requirements | ||
3.5 | Waste from testing activities is collected, treated and disposed of or recycled in accordance with organisational procedures and environmental policies | ||