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 SFIOBS302, 'Collect reliable scientific data and samples'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Collect reliable scientific data and samples' 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 measurements and sampling | 1.1 Confirm and explain purpose of collection to relevant personnel 1.2 Identify relevant sampling plans, procedures, materials and equipment 1.3 Confirm required measurements, observations, samples and sampling frequencies 1.4 Assemble, check and calibrate all measuring and sampling equipment before use |
2. Conduct measurements and observations | 2.1 Perform required sequence of measurements and observations according to sampling plan 2.2 Operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions and health and safety requirements 2.3 Record measurements and estimations with the appropriate units, required precision and accuracy 2.4 Recognise atypical or out-of-specification data and record explanatory notes 2.5 Identify and rectify procedures or equipment problems that have led to atypical data 2.6 Clean and store measuring equipment and dispose of any wastes according to environmental requirements |
3. Obtain samples | 3.1 Collect samples ensuring that sample types and sampling conditions are according to the sampling plan 3.2 Place, preserve and store samples in labelled containers to maintain security, integrity and traceability 3.3 Recognise and record atypical observations made during sampling 3.4 Clean and store sampling tools and dispose of any wastes according to environmental requirements |
4. Report on data and samples | 4.1 Provide feedback to relevant personnel at key stages of the data collection and sampling processes 4.2 Validate measurements, observations and samples for relevance and quality promptly after collection 4.3 Complete documentation of data and samples promptly, check for completeness and quality, and duplicate as required 4.4 Prepare reports on sampling and data outcomes in the required format 4.5 Arrange transportation and storage of samples 4.6 Respect confidentiality of data collected from individual sources |