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 PSPWPI003, 'Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation' 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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Conduct initial assessment of situation | 1.1 Identify type of investigation or situation. 1.2 Assess situations with regard to personal safety and the safety of others, and put safeguards in place. 1.3 Contact persons involved. 1.4 Establish and maintain integrity of situation. |
2. Initiate and conduct investigations | 2.1 Issue instructions to persons involved. 2.2 Identify and access resources required before conducting the investigation. |
3. Examine the situation | 3.1 Record details of the situation and all those involved in possible breach. 3.2 Locate, collect, package, record, label and store potential evidence to ensure preservation of integrity of evidence and for further examination in line with the rules of evidence. 3.3 Document the reasons and justification if no breach has occurred or no action is to be taken. 3.4 Recommend appropriate action if breach is confirmed, within the officer’s discretion. 3.5 Maintain record of evidence. |
4. Identify potential witnesses and record initial statements | 4.1 Identify potential witnesses and record their details. 4.2 Take statements. |
5. Assess investigation material and gathered information | 5.1 Review information and evidence gathered against legislation and other relevant material. 5.2 Evaluate information and evidence relevance and strength of proof. 5.3 Identify, prioritise and schedule further proofs for action. 5.4 Obtain further evidence when required. |
6. Conduct formal interviews | 6.1 Conduct interview. 6.2 Review and clarify information to ensure its relevance and sufficiency prior to concluding the interview. 6.3 Complete a record of the interview. |
7. Complete investigation report | 7.1 Compile report. 7.2 Forward report to appropriate personnel for review and action. 7.3 Gather and compile additional information and evidence identified in report. 7.4 Forward final report through appropriate channels for processing. |