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 SFICOMP404C, 'Operate an observation post'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate an observation post' 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. Participate in the selection of the observation post position | 1.1. The aims and objectives of the operation are considered in the assessment of the suitability of potential observation posts. 1.2. Contributions are made to the selection of an appropriate observation post. 1.3. Liaison with other areas within the organisation and outside agencies is performed, as appropriate. 1.4. Security issues are addressed when considering potential observation post sites. 1.5. The subject's movements are covered through appropriate observation positioning. 1.6. All legislative and procedural requirements are observed. |
2. Participate in the establishment of the observation post | 2.1. Appropriate communication equipment is installed and operational. 2.2. Appropriate recording facilities are established. 2.3. The observation post is established covertly and securely. 2.4. Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are understood and applied to the greatest extent possible during the surveillance operation. |
3. Participate in the maintenance of the observation post | 3.1. Appropriate security procedures are followed. 3.2. Demeanour and dress are consistent with the environment. 3.3. Surveillance positions are not compromised during arrival/departure from observation post. 3.4. Equipment is concealed or disguised when being utilised in surveillance operations. 3.5. Security of equipment and evidence and covert nature of the operation are maintained when observation post is not in use. 3.6. All legislative and procedural requirements are observed. 3.7. Counter-surveillancemeasures are recognised and applied, as appropriate. 3.8. Anti-surveillance techniques are recognised and applied appropriately. |
4. Record observations | 4.1. The subject is properly identified. 4.2. Accurate observations are made and appropriate records kept according to evidentiary requirements. 4.3. Relevant recording procedures are used, such as running sheets, photographic or electronic equipment. 4.4. Subject exit and entry points are identified. 4.5. Running sheets are completed according to the prescribed format. 4.6. Surveillance product is disseminated in a timely and acceptable manner, where required. |
5. Close down the observation post | 5.1. The observation post site is cleared of agency surveillance presence. 5.2. All equipment is accounted for and returned. 5.3. Debriefing is undertaken as required. |