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 SITHFAB305, 'Provide advice on Australian wines'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide advice on Australian wines' 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 describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Evaluate Australian wines. | 1.1 Identify and explore the characteristics of Australian wines from all major and emerging Australian wine regions using the full range of sensory evaluation techniques. 1.2 Review other information about viticulture and specific wine styles, regions and production methods to complement the sensory evaluation process. 1.3 Develop informed opinions about Australian wines that support work as a specialist in wine. |
2. Handle, store and monitor Australian wine products. | 2.1 Store and cellar Australian wine according to particular requirements of different wines. 2.2 Monitor wine quality and recognise impaired quality based on in depth knowledge of Australian wines. 2.3 Resolve issues with wine quality through accurate identification of faults and appropriate corrective action. 2.4 Decant wines using techniques appropriate to the variety, style and vintage of wine. |
3. Advise customers on Australian wines. | 3.1 Provide accurate information and assistance on different Australian wine options. 3.2 Discuss and debate wine characteristics, origins and production methods with customers, taking account of the customers’ level of wine knowledge. 3.3 Take account of appropriate and ethical business considerations when providing advice and make adjustments accordingly. 3.4 Assist customers with wine selections according to taste, price preferences and other specific needs. |
4. Extend and update own knowledge of Australian wines. | 4.1 Conduct formal and informal research to access current, accurate and relevant information about wines. 4.2 Identify customer taste trends based on customer contact and workplace experience. 4.3 Source information on current and emerging beverage service trends and customer preferences. 4.4 Provide informed input about Australian wines to support organisational activities. |