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 PUAPOLGD004A, 'Gather, collate and record police information'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Gather, collate and record police 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. Analyse information from the community | 1.1 Sources of information and records relevant to the matter being examined are identified 1.2 Information relevant to police issues is sought from the community (including ethnic communities) and is collected and recorded in accordance with jurisdictional laws, policies and procedures 1.3 Information obtained is analysed, sorted and collated in relation to the purpose for which it has been obtained 1.4 Accurate, concise, legible complete and understandable recording forms/reports are produced in the correct format |
2. Take and compile statements | 2.1 Comprehensive statements are taken 2.2 All details relevant to the matter being examined are contained in these statements in accordance with jurisdictional laws, policies and procedures 2.3 Active and accurate listening is used when taking statements |
3. Conduct interviews | 3.1 Interviews are planned, managed and conducted to gather maximum amount of information relevant to the matter being examined 3.2 All interviewees are afforded their legal rights and are treated fairly and equitably 3.3 Interview techniques employed comply with jurisdictional law and organisational Codes of Ethics/Practice 3.4 Interviews are conducted and recorded in accordance with jurisdictional laws, policies and procedures |
4. Use interview and evidence recording equipment | 4.1 All interview and evidence recording equipment is operated in accordance with jurisdictional laws, policies and procedures 4.2 Records produced are authorised, stored and assessed in accordance with organisational procedures 4.3 Records produced are clear, audible and presentable as evidence to the courts 4.4 Maintenance and usage logs of equipment are maintained |
5. Utilise police and other appropriate information/database systems | 5.1 Information entered on database systems is accurate, understandable, complete, verifiable and the required organisational data entry security procedures are adhered to 5.2 Appropriate sources of information are identified and correctly accessed 5.3 Information is legitimately retrieved from appropriate database systems 5.4 Freedom of information and privacy of information laws and/or guidelines are complied with 5.5 Information is accessed/stored in accordance with organisational codes of ethics/practice |
6. Exchange information with other members within the organisation | 6.1 Communication links within the organisation/department are identified and utilised to exchange/share information 6.2 Information received is recorded and assessed for relevancy to the purpose/issue for which it was sought in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 6.3 Information is shared with organisationally sanctioned persons |