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 PSPREG413A, 'Undertake inspections and monitoring'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake inspections and monitoring' 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. Plan and organise inspection and monitoring activities | 1.1 Outputs are confirmed and inspection and monitoring activities and responsibilities are determined in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Procedures, timeframes, resources and equipment requirements are determined for self and others in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 1.3 Resources/equipment are obtained and prepared in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 1.4 Legislative requirements, risk management practices and occupational health and safety requirements are determined. 1.5 Communication strategies and development opportunities are identified and adjusted to suit a range of clients in making them aware of their obligations under relevant legislation, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 1.6 Procedural and information guides are reviewed and updated as required. |
2. Undertake inspections and monitoring | 2.1 Inspections and monitoring activities are carried out under general direction in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements including occupational health and safety. 2.2 Risk management strategies are developed and implemented as required in accordance with set procedures and timelines. 2.3 Resources/equipment are used and maintained in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 2.4 When required, operational and technical advice is provided to subordinate officers in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
3. Act onnon-compliance | 3.1 Information/education is provided to achieve client compliance in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements relating to the seriousness of the possible breach. 3.2 Further action as a result of failure to achieve compliance is taken in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements relating to the seriousness of the possible breach. 3.3 Compliance requirements of legislation/regulations are identified, and contraventions and recommended action are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 3.4 Serious or complex situations are referred for advice or resolution in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 3.5 The elements of each offence to be prosecuted under relevant legislation are identified, and information/evidence is collected and provided in accordance with legislation, procedures and rules of evidence. 3.6 When required, court attendance and conduct requirements are fulfilled in compliance with organisational guidelines. |
4. Provide reports, information and training | 4.1 Records are maintained and reports are prepared and provided in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.2 Requirements of relevant legislation are interpreted and information and advice are provided on technical and operational matters. 4.3 On-the-job inspection/monitoring training is provided in accordance with organisational requirements. |