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 PUACOM003B, 'Manage information'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage information' 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. Identify information needs and sources | 1.1 The information needs of individuals/teams are determined and the sources are identified 1.2 Information held by the organisation is reviewed to determine suitability and accessibility 1.3 Plans are prepared to obtain information which is not available or accessible within the organisation |
2. Collect and analyse information | 2.1 Collection of information is timely and relevant to the needs of individuals/teams 2.2 Information is in a formal suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination 2.3 Information is analysed to identify relevant trends and developments in terms of the needs for which is was acquired |
3. Use management information systems | 3.1 Management information systems are used to store and retrieve data for decision making 3.2 Technology available in the work area/organisation is used to manage information 3.3 Recommendations for improving the information system are submitted to designated persons/groups |
4. Record and support information | 4.1 The results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis are reported within specified time frames and to the standard defined by the organisation 4.2 The results of information gathering, analysis and synthesis are reported so they can be inputs to policy development and organisation decision making 4.3 Information which is gathered is disseminated to appropriate personnel within the specified timeframe |