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 PSPPM404A, 'Carry out simple project activities'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out simple project activities' 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. Review and confirm project brief | 1.1 Project information and supporting materials are obtained and the individual project brief is clarified in accordance with the project plan and organisational policy and procedures. 1.2 Project plan is analysed and requirements, timeframes, roles, responsibilities and stakeholder involvement are confirmed. 1.3 Project management procedures and controls are confirmed in accordance with the project plan, and any required changes are negotiated according to the project plan change management strategy. 1.4 The project plan is updated with confirmed information for milestones, resources, other team members and steering committee details. |
2. Undertake project activities | 2.1 Professional or technical skills are provided to accomplish project tasks in accordance with the project requirements. 2.2 Project data is captured and recorded in accordance with project requirements. 2.3 Specialist advice and support are provided to the project manager, steering committee and stakeholders as required to achieve project objectives. |
3. Monitor and maintain progress of project | 3.1 Project management tools are used for integration and timing of project activities and achievement of project deliverables. 3.2 Risks to progress and achievement of project objectives are anticipated and related to the project manager for action in accordance with the risk management plan. 3.3 Completion of project activities and progress against targets and milestones are monitored and corrective action is taken if needed, in accordance with project plans and in consultation with management/governance personnel. 3.4 Problem solving to find innovative solutions to project problems or unplanned-for contingencies is undertaken in consultation with project management. 3.5 Progress reports are provided as required by the project communication plan. |
4. Complete project | 4.1 Project deliverables are completed to the required standard in the required timeframe. 4.2 Recordkeeping associated with the project is completed and archived as required by the project plan. 4.3 Project process is evaluated, issues identified and recommendations made for continuous improvement. 4.4 Project reports are completed to the required standard, containing required information and using agreed style, voice and format. 4.5 Project hand-over of deliverables and return of borrowed/unused materials are completed in accordance with the project plan and organisational procedures. |