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 PSPWPI503C, '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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Conduct initial assessment of situation | 1.1. Type ofinvestigation or situation is identified. 1.2. Situations are assessed with regard to personal safety and the safety of others, and safeguards are put in place. 1.3. Persons are contacted according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Integrity of situation is established and maintained according to organisational policy and procedures. |
2. Initiate and conduct investigations | 2.1. Directions/instructions are issued to persons involved according to organisational policy and procedures. 2.2. Resources required for the investigation are identified and accessed. 2.3. Investigations are conducted according to organisational policy and procedures. |
3. Examine the situation | 3.1. Details of the situation and all those involved in possible breach are recorded in line with organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Potential evidence is located, collected, packaged, recorded, labelled and stored to ensure preservation of integrity of evidence and for further examination in line with the rules of evidence and organisational policy and procedures. 3.3. If no breach has occurred or no action is to be taken, the reasons and justification are documented according to organisational policy and procedures. 3.4. If breach is confirmed, appropriate and timely action is recommended within the officer's discretion according to legislation and organisational policy and procedures. 3.5. Record of evidence is maintained in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures. |
4. Identify potential witnesses and record initial statements | 4.1. Potential witnesses are identified and their details recorded. 4.2. Statements are taken and recorded according to organisational policies and procedures. |
5. Assess investigation material and gathered information | 5.1. Information and evidence gathered are reviewed against legislation and other relevant material according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.2. Information and evidence gathered are evaluated and weighted for relevance and strength of proof. 5.3. Further proofs are identified, prioritised and scheduled for action. 5.4. Further evidence is obtained when required. |
6. Conduct formal interviews | 6.1. Interview is conducted according to legal requirements and organisational policy and procedures. 6.2. Information is reviewed and clarified to ensure its relevance and sufficiency prior to concluding the interview. 6.3. Record of interview is completed that meets legal and organisational requirements. |
7. Complete investigation report | 7.1. Report is compiled according to organisational policies and procedures. 7.2. Report is forwarded to appropriate personnel for review and action according to organisational policies and procedures. 7.3. Additional information and evidence identified from review are gathered and compiled in report. 7.4. Final report is forwarded through appropriate channels for processing. |