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 PSPPOL403A, 'Give and receive policy information'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Give and receive policy information' 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. Assist with the development of policy guidelines for the organisation | 1.1 Existing procedures impacted by the policy are researched and analysed for consistency with the policy 1.2 Intended audience/s for policy guidelines is researched and the required structure, language style and format are confirmed in accordance with organisational requirements 1.3 Consultation is undertaken to obtain information on the requirements of policy guidelines 1.4 Guidelines are written under direction in accordance with organisational requirements 1.5 Guidelines are developed that address the requirements of workplace diversity and meet requirements for language, style and format |
2. Respond to routine policy enquiries | 2.1 Policy implications and requirements are confirmed in accordance with organisational procedures 2.2 Routine information and advice on the application of relevant acts, regulations, procedures, codes of practice, standards and guidelines are provided in accordance with policy guidelines 2.3 When documentation is provided it supports the information and advice given 2.4 Intended use and consequences are considered when providing advice on organisational policy, and advice is communicated in a manner that addresses the requirements of users 2.5 Non-routine policy enquiries are referred for advice in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
3. Gather and analyse policy feedback | 3.1 Policy feedback is gathered on implementation issues, and analysed and reported in accordance with organisational procedures 3.2 Information relating to the intended and actual outcomes of organisation policy is gathered during and following policy implementation, and analysed and reported in accordance with organisational procedures 3.3 Suggestions related to continuous improvement, termination or succession of organisation policy are based on policy feedback and are contributed in accordance with organisational requirements |