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 PSPIM402A, 'Undertake initial rehabilitation assessments'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake initial rehabilitation assessments' 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. Undertake initial interview | 1.1 Rapport is established with the injured worker and the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in the injury management process are discussed/explained. 1.2 The injured worker's role in the injury management process is reinforced. 1.3 The injured worker's level of knowledge and attitude towards the workers rehabilitation and compensation system is ascertained. 1.4 Information on the rehabilitation process is provided and any specific needs of the worker are taken into account/addressed. 1.5 A comprehensive history is taken and the injured worker's perception/knowledge of the injury/disability is determined. |
2. Gather information | 2.1 Contact is established and information regarding the workplace is gathered from the employer in accordance with the organisation's injury management protocols. 2.2 The treating medical practitioner is contacted and information relating to the injury and its treatment is clarified. 2.3 The role and communication expectations of the treating medical practitioner are discussed/clarified. 2.4 The insurer/self-insurer is contacted and service delivery requirements of the injury management process and roles are clarified. 2.5 The need for specific assessments/rehabilitation services is determined in line with the legislation and referrals are provided for these in accordance with organisational injury management policy and procedures. |
3. Assess need for rehabilitation services | 3.1 The length of time the injured worker has been unfit to undertake normal duties is noted and considered in relation to average recovery time for specific injuries. 3.2 Information from all relevant sources/stakeholders is analysed and the needs of the injured worker are identified. 3.3 The need for rehabilitation services is confirmed or found not to be necessary in accordance with rehabilitation legislation, policy and procedures. 3.4 The outcome of the initial assessment is recorded and forwarded in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. |