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 PSPWPI605B, 'Audit management systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Audit management systems' 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. Plan, organise and undertake audit | 1.1 The resources required to conduct the audit are identified and obtained. 1.2 The relevant parties are consulted and informed of audit plans in accordance with the organisation's policy and procedures. 1.3 The environment is assessed for personal safety. 1.4 The environment is assessed to ensure that it permits the audit to be fair, valid and reliable. 1.5 The audit arrangements and requirements are explained to the persons involved in the audit and to the relevant parties, and their understanding of the purpose and processes is confirmed. 1.6 Documents are sighted and all other evidence specified in the audit procedure is gathered in accordance with the organisation's policy and procedures and confidentiality is maintained. |
2. Evaluate audit results | 2.1 Evidence gathered is evaluated for reliability, validity, authenticity, sufficiency, currency, and consistency in the achievement of the specific standards. 2.2 The assessment decision is made in accordance with the purpose and objectives of the audit. 2.3 Guidance is sought if in doubt, from a more experienced auditor/s. |
3. Record audit results | 3.1 The audit results are recorded and processed in accordance with organisational auditing procedures. 3.2 Access to the audit records is provided only to authorised personnel 3.3 Confidentiality of the audit outcome is maintained. |
4. Provide advice on audit results | 4.1 Audit results are discussed and confirmed with the persons involved in the audit. 4.2 Feedback including advice on corrective action/s required is given to persons involved in the audit. 4.3 Any audit decision that may be disputed is reported in accordance with the organisation's policy and procedures. |