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 PSPREG024, 'Conduct measurement licensee audit'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct measurement licensee audit' 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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for audit | 1.1 Establish audit scope. 1.2 Identify and access activity specialists to support audit as required. 1.3 Access and review licensee history. 1.4 Access and interpret information and legislation appropriate to the audit. 1.5 Make arrangements which outline the scope and process of the audit with the licensee. 1.6 Identify and access necessary test equipment, documentation and audit report forms. 1.7 Ensure test equipment is fit for purpose. 1.8 Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations. |
2. Conduct a quality audit | 2.1 Confirm audit scope and process with appropriate personnel. 2.2 Collect and evaluate relevant objective evidence using audit methods and techniques. 2.3 Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance. 2.4 Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk. 2.5 Ensure audit is within the boundaries of legislated powers, whilst maintaining respect for the licensee and their rights. |
3. Conduct a performance audit | 3.1 Identify the scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes. 3.2 Identify local workplace, health and safety issues and implement control strategies. 3.3 Evaluate the adequacy of the training and assessment process used by the licensee to determine the competency of the authorised person(s) completing the licensed activity. 3.4 Assess the suitability of the equipment, documentation and environs used for the licensed activity. 3.5 Review completed documentation relating to the licensed activity for compliance. 3.6 Use questioning to establish the methodology used by the authorised person(s) in completing the licensed activity. |
4. Analyse and report audit results | 4.1 Examine information, test results and observations against audit objectives and prescribed performance criteria. 4.2 Analyse audit data for isolated and systemic quality and performance issues. 4.3 Identify and report areas of non-compliance including any required corrective action and include any general recommendations for improvement. 4.4 Communicate inspection results to the appropriate personnel. |
5. Act on non-compliance | 5.1 Select remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance. 5.2 Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected. 5.3 Implement enforcement action. |