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 PSPPA501A, 'Provide public affairs writing and editorial services'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide public affairs writing and editorial services' 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. Research and write publications | 1.1 Production and deadline requirements, purpose and objectives of the publication are determined. 1.2 Sources of information for stories/publications are identified in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.3 Information is gathered and assessed for newsworthiness and audience appeal and an approach/story angle is determined and approved. 1.4 Content is drafted, refined and redrafted until it meets creative, technical and production requirements. 1.5 Content is submitted for approval and finalised in accordance with organisational requirements. |
2. Prepare speeches | 2.1 Information is gathered and assessed for relevance to the topic and the audience. 2.2 Ideas and concepts are developed logically and articulated clearly. 2.3 Speech notes are prepared using language that captures the voice of the intended speaker, and allows the message to be delivered clearly and authoritatively. 2.4 Potential questions are identified and possible answers prepared in accordance with the content and government policy directions. 2.5 Speech notes are submitted for review/approval, re-drafted as required, and finalised in accordance with required timeframes. |
3. Report on complex/ controversial issues | 3.1 Output format, purpose, audience and deadline/s are determined in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.2 Source material is analysed for political, social or economic issues relevant to the organisation. 3.3 Cultural context of the information is identified and taken account of in interpretation. 3.4 Stereotypes, bias, prejudice and motive are recognised. 3.5 Key issues are identified, fact is separated from opinion and underlying values and beliefs are explored. 3.6 Information is synthesised and documents are prepared and submitted in accordance with organisational requirements, legislation, policy and procedures. |
4. Provide editorial services | 4.1 Others are assisted with the preparation of written materials to maintain the writing style and standards for organisational publications. 4.2 The purpose, intent and specialist vocabulary of materials prepared by others are reviewed with the writer/s and are edited to conform with organisational style and the target audience . 4.3 Materials are proofed, returned and/or submitted for approval and publication in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and required timelines. |