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 SIFMPR002A, 'Prepare and conduct tours'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare and conduct tours' 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 | Research tour information. | 1.1 | Identify, access and review formal and informal sources of information. |
1.2 | Evaluate information sources for reliability and currency. | ||
1.3 | Develop and maintain general knowledge of local region and Australian funeral, burial and cremation practices. | ||
1.4 | Develop and maintain knowledge of history and operations of the funeral home, cemetery or crematorium. | ||
2 | Plan tours. | 2.1 | Determine size, composition and specialised requirements for each tour group. |
2.2 | Identify and select tour routes according to size, composition, specialised requirements and workplace policies and procedures. | ||
2.3 | Identify and prepare information materials for clients according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. | ||
2.4 | Determine and arrange tour equipment requirements. | ||
2.5 | Prepare tour commentary according to special requirements and timing and route of tour. | ||
3 | Conduct pre-tour briefings. | 3.1 | Greet clients and provide summary of tour program and location of facilities according to workplace policies and procedures. |
3.2 | Inform clients of health and safety requirements and any specific restrictions according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. | ||
3.3 | Provide opportunity for client clarification of information and instructions. | ||
4 | Conduct tours. | 4.1 | Direct physical movement of tour groups according to tour program, workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. |
4.2 | Present tour commentary using equipment as required. | ||
4.3 | Encourage client participation and address client questions through direct response or later follow-up as required. | ||
4.4 | Identify and address conflicts or difficulties promptly according to workplace policies and procedures. | ||
5 | Evaluate tours. | 5.1 | Request client feedback and review according to workplace policies and procedures. |
5.2 | Reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement and appropriate strategies. | ||
5.3 | Record and report evaluation according to workplace policies and procedures. | ||