Analyse information

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 PUAPOL034B, 'Analyse information'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Analyse 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. Reduce and describe information

1.1 Information to be subjected to analysis is identified

1.2 Information is reduced and described in a suitable form to support the development of interpretations

1.3 The reduction and description processes are reviewed to determine their appropriateness, and improvements made where necessary

1.4 Information not used in the reduction and description processes is archived to facilitate future reference

2. Analyse and interpret information

2.1 Appropriate thinking processes are used to interpret the information

2.2 Sound inductive reasoning is applied to ensure consistency of interpretations based on the information

2.3 Interpretations are credible to facilitate user acceptance of interpretations and formulation of inferences based on the factual quantitative and qualitative information

3. Develop inferences

3.1 Possible interpretations are tested to review credibility and consistency with new information

3.2 Interpretations are refined and consolidated to strengthen inferences drawn

3.3 Assumptions in the arguments leading to inferences are clearly stated to inform clients and users

3.4 Sound inferences are formulated from facts and the tested interpretations

3.5 The chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear to ensure transparency to users and clients

3.6 Inferences are reviewed to identify and address any fallacies in reasoning

3.7 The relationship between the information developed and the probable interpretations is assessed and reported to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines

3.8 Sound recommendations are developed and reported to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAPOL034B appears in the following qualifications:

  • CSC40107 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
  • PSP60504 - Advanced Diploma of Government (Management)
  • CSC40112 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
  • PSP60512 - Advanced Diploma of Government (Management)
  • PSP52612 - Diploma of Government (Road Transport Compliance)