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 PSPSCI501A, 'Provide high-level scientific technical support'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide high-level scientific technical support' 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. Determine and organise high-level technical duties | 1.1 Outputs for defined technical area are confirmed and technical duties and responsibilities are determined in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Processes, resources, timelines and equipment requirements are determined and technical duties are organised in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 1.3 Risk management strategies, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are determined and explained to junior staff as necessary. 1.4 Resources and equipment are organised and their preparation is supervised in accordance with organisational and task requirements. |
2. Obtain and record information | 2.1 Technical and supervisory duties are carried out independently in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.2 Technical leadership is provided and individuals are influenced to meet required outputs in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.3 Collection and recording of information are carried out and/or supervised in accordance with planned processes and timelines. 2.4 Information is monitored and contingencies are dealt with in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 2.5 Resources and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 2.6 Risk management strategies, occupational health and safety, environmental and other legislative requirements are followed in accordance with organisational requirements. |
3. Assess and report data | 3.1 Data input and records maintenance are monitored in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.2 Data is manipulated, results are assessed and irregularities dealt with in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 3.3 Reports are prepared and presented in accordance with organisational and task requirements. |