Finalise an investigation

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 PSPINV003, 'Finalise an investigation'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Finalise an 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. Address investigation outcomes

1.1 Complete documentation if no breach has occurred or no action is to be taken, including reasons and justification.

1.2 Prepare and submit a record of the investigation and consequent recommendations for action.

1.3 Respond to complaints, appeals and the potential role of the ombudsman.

1.4 Advise relevant personnel on the outcome of the investigation.

1.5 Make recommendation for referral to another organisation as required and document for the organisation's information.

2. Report findings

2.1 Prepare finalisation report in relation to the findings and submission of evidence, with recommendations for subsequent action if relevant.

2.2 Prepare report and refer to relevant personnel for further action.

3. Finalise investigation

3.1 Undertake self-assessment of the conduct of the investigation and provide verbal and written briefings.

3.2 Inform relevant external organisations of outcomes and document this action.

3.3 Update organisational systems regularly, contributing investigation results for the development of statistics, trends and precedents.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPINV003 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP40416 - Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance)
  • DEF40217 - Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations

And the skillsets: