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 SFICOMP201B, 'Undertake a local operation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake a local operation' 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. Plan local operation | 1.1. A decision to conduct an operation is made based on the agency's work plan or as directed by senior personnel. 1.2. The purpose of the operation is confirmed with the supervising officer. 1.3. Hazards and risks associated with the operation are identified, assessed and appropriate controls are identified for inclusion in the plan. 1.4. Resources required to support the operation are identified and their availability is confirmed. 1.5. Logistics associated with the operation are considered and taken into account when developing the operational plan. 1.6. An operational plan is developed and submitted in accordance with agency procedures. |
2. Prepare for the operation | 2.1. Communications and other equipment are confirmed as serviceable through maintenance checks and testing. 2.2. Backup systems and contingency plans are confirmed as in place. 2.3. Current information relating to weather conditions and cultural, fishing and marine activities is obtained and its significance to the operation understood. 2.4. Role of self and others involved in the operation is confirmed and understood. 2.5. Activities on the pre-operation checklist are completed in a timely and efficient matter. |
3. Undertake the operation | 3.1. The operation objectives are re-confirmed with others involved in the operation. 3.2. The schedule of activities in the operational plan is followed. 3.3. Equipment is used safely and effectively throughout the operation according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). 3.4. Communications with others involved in the operation are effective and timely. 3.5. Communications with the public are courteous, non-confrontational and culturally respectful. 3.6. On completion of the operation, activities on the post-operation checklist are completed in a timely and efficient manner. |
4. Report on the operation | 4.1. Operational outcomes, intelligence information and any follow-up actions to be taken are reported to the supervising officer or other designated person as required by the agency. 4.2. Operation plan and actual outcomes are reviewed at a debriefing session and any recommendations for improvement or follow-up are given. |