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 PSPREG414A, 'Conduct surveillance'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct surveillance' 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 surveillance | 1.1 The purpose and outcomes of the surveillance are established in consultation with stakeholders, and authority to conduct surveillance is obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 1.2 Location and timeframe are determined in accordance with the purpose and outcomes 1.3 Resource requirements are determined and arranged in accordance with surveillance plan and budgetary constraints 1.4 Requirements for technical specialists are determined and arranged in accordance with organisational procedures 1.5 Operation is planned in accordance with organisational guidelines to meet legislative and other requirements and public sector standards 1.6 Surveillance plan is prepared detailing key activities, roles, responsibilities, risk management and contingency planning, and takes into account covert nature of the operation and security requirements for those involved |
2. Carry out surveillance | 2.1 Identities of surveillance subject/s are confirmed and the surveillance operation is conducted in accordance with the surveillance plan 2.2 Factors affecting achievement of surveillance outcomes are identified promptly and variations to the surveillance plan are authorised to cater for the unexpected 2.3 Alternative plans are implemented in cases where operational integrity is threatened or compromised and a report is provided on the reasons and justification for the decision 2.4 Surveillance operation is conducted in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures 2.5 Personal conduct and manner is maintained in accordance with code of conduct and organisational requirements |
3. Complete surveillance operation | 3.1 Surveillance information is obtained and documented in accordance with organisational/client requirements and the surveillance plan 3.2 Information and other materials are secured and maintained in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements 3.3 Equipment, film and audio are stored in accordance with technical requirements and security procedures 3.4 Outcomes are presented in the required medium, format, style and structure suitable for review and interpretation to meet organisational requirements 3.5 Operational inadequacies in the surveillance process are documented and reported to inform future practice in accordance with organisational requirements |