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 PSPSOHS406A, 'Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Use equipment to conduct workplace 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 Select measuring device/s | 1.1 Agent and/or condition to be measured is identified through consultation with workplace and affected parties. 1.2 Characteristics of agent and/or condition are identified. 1.3 Area where measurements are to be taken are defined. 1.4 Types of appropriate measuring equipment are identified. 1.5 Measuring equipment appropriate to the agent and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and level of risk is selected. 1.6 Limits of own expertise and available equipment are recognised and expert advice and equipment sought as appropriate. |
2 Prepare to collect workplace information and data | 2.1 Any regulatory requirements and/or standards that impact on the measuring process are identified. 2.2 A sampling process is defined. 2.3 Arrangements are made with the workplace to collect information and data including advising those involved in workplace activities of any requirements. 2.4 Sampling plan is defined after inspecting area and in consultation with employees and affected parties regarding the nature of the problem. 2.5 Operability of equipment is checked. |
3 Use devices to collect workplace information and data | 3.1 Monitoring equipment is selected and calibrated, and appropriate scale selected. 3.2 Equipment is used and maintained correctly to accurately collect information and data. 3.3 Own OHS is addressed while collecting information and data. 3.4 Information and data is collected and readings recorded, utilising professional evaluation and advice as appropriate. 3.5 Equipment is dismantled, cleaned and parts or equipment disposed of in accordance with environmental requirements. 3.6 Equipment is stored correctly or made ready for re-use as appropriate. |
4 Document and evaluate results of monitoring | 4.1 Results are interpreted and evaluated against a recognised standard, and documented. 4.2 Report addresses any regulatory requirements and considers purpose of report and the target audience. 4.3 Required information and data is presented clearly and logically. 4.4 Results and records are retained and stored in a format that enables them to be readily retrieved in accordance with regulatory requirements and/or standards. |