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 PUADEFPR305B, 'Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence' 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. Prepare to take a photograph | 1.1 Potential need, type and context of photographs to accompany a story are identified 1.2 Photographic equipment is checked for serviceability; any faults are rectified and reported to appropriate personnel 1.3 Where equipment faults cannot be rectified, replacement equipment is obtained or an alternative approach is taken 1.4 Most appropriate way to get the photograph is assessed and determined 1.5 Permission to take the photograph is sought from relevant Defence personnel 1.6 Context of the proposed photograph is explained to the subject to gain willing cooperation and permission 1.7 Operational, security, safety and other considerations affecting taking photographs are identified and factored into planning 1.8 Captions are detailed and recorded |
2. Take a photograph | 2.1 Photographic equipment is prepared and correct technical settings are selected 2.2 Subjects are briefed on proceedings 2.3 Photographic sequence is set up and the photograph is composed and taken 2.4 Photographs of a high quality that directly illustrate stories and are suitable for commercial reproduction are produced |
3. Arrange for processing of photographs | 3.1 Film is removed from the camera or images are downloaded into a computer 3.2 Arrangements are made for photographs to be developed, scanned or otherwise made ready for publication |
4. Transmit photographs | 4.1 Most suitable means for transmitting photographs from the field is selected 4.2 Photographs are forwarded for publication and a record of transmission is maintained |