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 PSPLAND506A, 'Identify and manage contaminated sites'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Identify and manage contaminated sites' 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 contaminated sites | 1.1 Information is sourced from historical records to establish historical land tenure and use. 1.2 Evidence from historical tenure search is analysed to ensure it is correct and organisational policies have been considered. 1.3 Agreed procedures are applied to eliminate sites that are unlikely to be a concern and provide an audit lead for how the decision was made. 1.4 Identification of sites is conducted and presented in accordance with documented procedures and organisational standards. 1.5 Records in relation to contaminated sites are updated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
2. Report on contaminated sites | 2.1 A report on findings is prepared in accordance with organisational procedures. 2.2 Information is included in the report that is clearly expressed and technically correct. 2.3 Report is directed to the appropriate officer for decision in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 2.4 Information systems are updated in accordance with organisational standards. |
3. Manage contaminated sites | 3.1 Legislation and associated procedures relating to the management of contaminated sites are accessed and requirements are confirmed. 3.2 Agreements are negotiated with external parties for remediation or management of contaminated land. 3.3 Contracting of consultants is arranged to supervise and report on management of contaminated sites as agreed. 3.4 Dispositions of contaminated land are considered and the most cost-effective solution is determined and implemented. 3.5 Notifications are registered against titles to contaminated land in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. 3.6 Liability is limited to the greatest extent possible in accordance with organisational procedures. |