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 TLIE2007, 'Use communications systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Use communications systems' 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 | Check communications system requirements | 1.1 | System features and control functions are identified |
1.2 | Impact of battery and signal levels on system’s capability is determined | ||
1.3 | Mobile equipment is set up to optimise communication | ||
1.4 | Channels are selected appropriate to the communication as required | ||
2 | Communicate using communications technology | 2.1 | System checks are carried out to confirm communications system is operational, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace procedures |
2.2 | Communications system is operated safely in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements | ||
2.3 | Telephone and radio security is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2.4 | Channel selection is appropriate for the location and type of communication | ||
2.5 | Messages are transmitted clearly and precisely, and user ethics and protocols are followed | ||
2.6 | Public address (PA) system is used, as required, to communicate with passengers and/or crew in accordance with standard operating procedures | ||
2.7 | Incoming messages are received and answered promptly and courteously in accordance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements | ||
2.8 | Appropriate language, protocols, procedures and codes are followed when using communications systems | ||
2.9 | Received messages are interpreted and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2.10 | Clear and unambiguous vocal communication is used | ||
3 | Maintain communications equipment operational status | 3.1 | Equipment is checked and maintained in working order in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 | Minor communications systems faults are promptly identified, diagnosed, and repaired or reported in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4 | Complete documentation | 4.1 | Appropriate communications records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures |
4.2 | Communications records are stored/filed as required | ||