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 PUAMAN007B, 'Manage financial resources'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage financial resources' 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. Develop a budget | 1.1 Budgets are developed in the required format and consistent with organisation's guidelines and procedures. 1.2 Cost elements are identified and quantified to eliminate/reduce wastage. 1.3 Cost-benefit analyses are prepared for major cost items in accordance with the organisation's policy and procedures. 1.4 Sub-budgets prepared by other staff are coordinated in order that desired objectives are achieved. 1.5 Implications of major shifts in proposed or actual budget expenditures are analysed, determined and taken into account. 1.6 Performance indicators are developed and agreement reached based on the budget. |
2. Allocate, authorise and monitor expenditure | 2.1 Financial resources are allocated as agreed to in the operational plan and the budget negotiation process (as appropriate). 2.2 Expenditure management meets the financial accountability requirements of the organisation. 2.3 Expenditure is kept within budget or any potential over-runs identified and budget renegotiated accordingly. 2.4 Expenditure is authorised within financial authority limits established by the organisation. 2.5 Supply and expenditure processes are in accordance with corporate governance and organisational protocols. 2.6 Financial reports are produced when and in a format required by the organisation. 2.7 Sub-budgets are continuously monitored to ensure appropriate controls and authorisations are observed. 2.8 Finance allocation is continually monitored against organisational objectives and priorities ensuring optimum service delivery. 2.9 Re-allocation of resources is undertaken taking account of needs and priorities. |
3. Utilise relevant financial management information systems | 3.1 Management information systems are used for planning, implementing and monitoring the financial resources usage. 3.2 Management information system reports are produced, verified and interpreted. |