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 RTD4507A, 'Produce maps for land management purposes'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Produce maps for land management purposes' 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 and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Obtain information for a specific land management purpose | 1.1 | Information required to achieve result is defined and required data sets are correctly determined. |
1.2 | Information from stakeholders on land management and production systems is collected and presented consistent with the local area management strategy. | ||
1.3 | Information collected includes temporal and spatial data. | ||
1.4 | Information is reviewed for relevance and accuracy. | ||
2 | Assess data availability | 2.1 | Availability of required data sets is ascertained through research of internal and external sources. |
2.2 | Ownership of data is confirmed, and access and pricing determined. | ||
2.3 | Data is obtained in line with industry standards, statutory requirements and enterprise policy. | ||
2.4 | Where appropriate, procedures are developed to capture data. | ||
3 | Assess data quality | 3.1 | Data is assessed for integrity to determine suitability for task. |
3.2 | Disparities between data sets are investigated and resolved to ensure integrity of data used. | ||
4 | Format and present data | 4.1 | Compatible format for data is identified. |
4.2 | Relevant data elements are assembled. | ||
4.3 | Data format(s) are selected to meet user's requirements. | ||
4.4 | Information is presented to meet user requirements using suitable media in a tidy, informative and useable manner. | ||
4.5 | Information is presented in line with appropriate enterprise and Australian standards. | ||
5 | Incorporate data onto map(s) | 5.1 | Information is transferred from various data sources onto map(s). |
5.2 | Maps are produced showing spatial and temporal data consistent with development and implementation of the land management strategy. | ||
5.3 | Maps are analysed for data to assist in development or implementation of land management plan. | ||
6 | Review customer satisfaction | 6.1 | Work is completed in line with enterprise quality requirements. |
6.2 | Feedback is sought from users regarding satisfaction with information and presentation. | ||
6.3 | Any areas of dissatisfaction are resolved in line with enterprise policy and procedures. | ||
6.4 | Customer feedback is analysed and used as a quality improvement tool. | ||