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 SFICPL404, '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
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Participate in selection of the observation post position | 1.1 Assess suitability of potential observation posts against the aims and objectives of the operation and security issues 1.2 Contribute to selection of appropriate observation post 1.3 Liaise with other areas within the organisation and outside agencies as appropriate 1.4 Cover subject movements through appropriate observation positioning, and according to relevant jurisdictional policies, legislative and procedural requirements |
2. Participate in establishment of the observation post | 2.1 Contribution to installation and operation of communication equipment 2.2 Establish appropriate recording facilities 2.3 Establish observation post covertly and securely, and according to health and safety requirements |
3. Participate in maintenance of observation post | 3.1 Operate observation post according to security procedures 3.2 Ensure demeanour and dress are consistent with the environment 3.3 Ensure surveillance positions are not compromised during arrival and departure from observation post 3.4 Conceal or disguise equipment when being used in surveillance operations 3.5 Maintain security of equipment and evidence and covert nature of the operation when observation post is not in use 3.6 Recognise and apply counter-surveillance measures as appropriate 3.7 Recognise and apply anti-surveillance techniques according to legislative and procedural requirements |
4. Record observations | 4.1 Identify the subject correctly 4.2 Make accurate observations and keep appropriate records according to evidentiary requirements 4.3 Use relevant recording procedures according to relevant jurisdictional policies and legislative requirements 4.4 Identify subject exit and entry points 4.5 Complete running sheets according to the prescribed format 4.6 Disseminate surveillance product in a timely and acceptable manner where required |
5. Close down the observation post | 5.1 Clear the observation post site of agency surveillance presence 5.2 Account for and return equipment according to procedural requirements 5.3 Undertake debriefing with others in organisation and outside agencies as required |