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 SFICPL202, 'Conduct field observations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct field observations' 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 | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for field observations | 1.1 Identify and confirm the purpose of the field observations with supervisor 1.2 Clarify and confirm the nature and type of information to be collected 1.3 Identify hazards and risks associated with the observation and identify appropriate controls with the supervisor or team leader 1.4 Identify and confirm agency protocols and requirements and legislative considerations for the recording of observations 1.5 Select appropriate equipment for the field observation task, and check for serviceability |
2. Conduct field observations | 2.1 Select and check fit of required personal protective equipment for observation task 2.2 Use equipment in a manner that ensures recorded observations are accurate and effective for the intended purpose 2.3 Collect sufficient and relevant information from observations of activities to identify any non-compliance 2.4 Record observations according to agency procedures and legislative requirements as required 2.5 Use equipment in a manner that ensures the safety of self and others 2.6 Ensure the security of equipment at all times |
3. Report on field observations | 3.1 Prepare and collate report identifying any evidence of non-compliance 3.2 Present report according to agency procedures 3.3 Label and file recorded observations securely according to agency procedures 3.4 Answer queries arising from the report in a timely manner |