Conduct testing processes

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 PUADEFTE003A, 'Conduct testing processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct testing processes' 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. Initiate testing processes

1.1 Stakeholders and test participants are briefed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan

1.2 Safety systems and procedures are checked and initiated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan

1.3 Test and evaluation activities are commenced in accordance with the approved test plan

1.4 Qualitative tests to observe relevant critical parameters are performed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan

1.5 Quantitative tests to measure relevant critical parameters are performed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan

1.6 Test data is collected and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures

2. Monitor testing processes

2.1 Test plans are monitored and amended based on changing circumstances in consultation with team members, and precise details are included for schedules of activities, milestones and resources

2.2 Required systems are monitored throughout the process in accordance with test plan

2.3 Risks are identified and the risk management process is applied in accordance with test plan

2.4 Management tools are applied throughout the process to achieve outcomes, in accordance with test plan

2.5 Data is compared with standards, charts and tables in order to meet compliance with required specification or test specific requirements

2.6 Initial analyses are checked in accordance with test plan procedures when non-standard results are obtained

2.7 Contingencies are recognised and managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3. Finalise testing processes

3.1 Evaluation of testing process, equipment performance and achievement against objectives is undertaken and initial results are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan

3.2 Security and confidentiality of data is maintained in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements

3.3 Stakeholders and test participants are debriefed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan

3.4 Test data is forwarded for analysis in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan

3.5 Management plans and any related contracts are reviewed and amended as appropriate in accordance with test plan

3.6 Review of objectives and achievement is conducted and outcomes are prepared for test report in accordance with organisational policy and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUADEFTE003A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA42409 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Test and Evaluation)
  • PUA42010 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental)
  • PUA51709 - Diploma of Public Safety (Test and Evaluation)
  • PUA51410 - Diploma of Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental)