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 PSPREG505A, '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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for audit. | 1.1. Establish audit scope in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures. 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 appropriate to the audit. 1.5. Make arrangements with licensee for a quality or observation audit. 1.6. Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the audit. 1.7. Ensure required test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedure. 1.8. Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations. |
2. Conduct a quality audit. | 2.1. Schedule entry meeting to confirm audit scope and objectives. 2.2. Confirm operational procedures and assessment methods for the audit with appropriate personnel. 2.3. Collect information that is adequate, representative and meets audit requirements. 2.4. Use audit methods and techniques to evaluate relevant information. 2.5. Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance with regulatory requirements. 2.6. Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk. 2.7. Maintain the rights of the licensee at all times. |
3. Conduct a performance audit. | 3.1. Identify the scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes. 3.2. Identify relevant local workplace, health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies. 3.3. Evaluate the skills and knowledge of authorised person completing the licensed activity. 3.4. Inspect result of the licensed activity for compliance with legislative requirements. 3.5. Assess performance audit outcomes against expected outcomes. 3.6. Maintain the rights of licensee at all times. |
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. Complete inspection documentation, including recommendations for improvement, in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures. 4.4. Communicate inspection results within specified time and according to organisational guidelines. 4.5. Recommend follow-up actions as appropriate. |
5. Act on non-compliance. | 5.1. Select applicable remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policy and procedures. 5.2. Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected. 5.3. Implement enforcement action in accordance with legislative requirements, and organisational policy and procedures. 5.4. Maintain the rights of the licensee at all times. |