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 SFIOBSV302B, '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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for measurements and sampling | 1.1. Purpose of collection is confirmed and explained to vessel crew. 1.2. Relevant sampling plans, procedures, materials and equipment are identified. 1.3. Required measurements, observations, samples and sampling frequencies are confirmed. 1.4. All measuring and sampling equipment is assembled, checked before use, and calibrated if necessary. |
2. Conduct measurements and observations | 2.1. Required sequence of measurements and observations is performed, according to sampling plan. 2.2. Equipment is operated safely according to manufacturer specifications. 2.3. Measurements and estimations are recorded legibly with the appropriate units, required precision and accuracy. 2.4. Atypical or out of specification data is recognised and explanatory notes are recorded. 2.5. Procedures or equipment problems that have led to atypical data are identified and rectified. 2.6. Measuring equipment is cleaned and stored and any wastes disposed of safely. |
3. Obtain samples | 3.1. Samples are collected ensuring that sample types and sampling conditions are in accordance with the sampling plan. 3.2. Samples are placed, preserved and stored in labelled containers to maintain security, integrity and traceability. 3.3. Atypical observations made during sampling are recognised and recorded. 3.4. Sampling tools are cleaned and stored and any wastes disposed of safely. |
4. Report on data and samples | 4.1. Feedback is provided to vessel crew at key stages of the data collection and sampling processes. 4.2. Measurements, observations and samples are validated for relevance and quality as soon as possible after collection. 4.3. Documentation of data and samples is completed promptly, checked for completeness and quality, and duplicated where appropriate. 4.4. End-of-cruise reports are prepared correctly. 4.5. Transportation and storage of samples are arranged. 4.6. Confidentiality of data collected from individual sources is respected. |