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 PSPRAIL502A, 'Assess and administer accreditation and registration applications'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assess and administer accreditation and registration applications' 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. Explain accreditation and registration requirements | 1.1 Current and comprehensive information is accessed to clarify legislative, regulatory and procedural requirements for accreditation of rail transport operators, exemptions, variations to accreditation, notifications of change and registration of private sidings. 1.2 Information relating to accreditation, accreditation processes and registration requirements is provided in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures/guidelines. 1.3 Information relating to possible exemptions is provided in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures/guidelines. 1.4 Information relating to notification of change requirements is provided in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures/guidelines. |
2. Receive, assess and determine applications, and review notifications of change | 2.1 Application requirements are identified and confirmed for accreditation, exemptions, variations to accreditation, notifications of change or registration of private sidings. 2.2 Key criteria for granting accreditation, variations to accreditation and issuing notices, and steps for assessment of applications are identified and confirmed, including requirements for liaison with other regulators. 2.3 Applications and supporting documents are checked for adequacy and completeness in accordance with accreditation or registration requirements, details are verified, and further information is obtained as necessary. 2.4 Applications are recorded and assessed in accordance with legislative timeframes and procedures/guidelines. 2.5 Evidence supporting the assessment and decision is clearly documented in accordance with legislative requirements and procedures/guidelines. |
3. Issue notices | 3.1 Accreditation notices and schedules are prepared and issued in accordance with legislation, policies and business rules. 3.2 Reasons for decisions to impose conditions on or restrictions to accreditation are provided in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures/guidelines, along with information on applicants' rights for independent review of the decisions. 3.3 Frequency of reviews and reports for the operator is identified and included in accordance with legislative and policy requirements. 3.4 Notices of registration are issued in accordance with legislative and policy requirements. 3.5 Annual fees and their due date are specified in accordance with regulatory requirements. |