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 PUAMAN008, 'Manage physical resources'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage physical 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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Identify and planphysical resource requirements | 1.1 | Physical resource requirements are identified, in accordance with demonstrated organisational needs |
1.2 | Comparative analyses demonstrating value to the organisation are undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
1.3 | Resource requirements are consolidated and rationalised, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
1.4 | Resource requirements are clarified and confirmed and a plan for resource acquisition and disposal is developed, in accordance with organisational procedures and available budget | ||
1.5 | Major items are scheduled for acquisition, refurbishment and/or replacement based on anticipated obsolescence of equipment and/or machinery and the anticipated needs of the organisation | ||
1.6 | Resource specifications are developed, including reference to service and maintenance requirements, consumables and shelf life | ||
2 | Coordinate acquisition and allocation of physical resources | 2.1 | Acquisition of resources is undertaken directly or by a third party, in accordance with organisational procedures |
2.2 | Resources received are inspected to ensure they meet supply specifications | ||
2.3 | Received resources are entered into asset and other inventory registers for tracking | ||
2.4 | Resources are stored, allocated, reallocated and/or distributed, in accordance with organisational procedures and needs | ||
2.5 | Maintenance schedules and budgets are developed and approved in consultation with stakeholders, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.6 | Organisational systems are implemented which facilitate the collection, processing and management of data on resource use and maintenance of physical assets | ||
2.7 | Resource performance is evaluated against industry and manufacturers' standards to ensure efficient, effective and safe operation of assets | ||
2.8 | Resource use is maintained, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to ensure operational requirements are met | ||
2.9 | Resources are reallocated and/or disposed of, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures | ||
3 | Evaluate and report on physical resource provision | 3.1 | Resource acquisition and disposal activities are monitored and assessed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
3.2 | Information on acquisition, disposal, costs and operational effectiveness of resources is assessed and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
3.3 | Cost and organisational inefficiencies are identified and addressed, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||