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 TLIF4104A, 'Manage change in the rail safety environment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage change in the rail safety environment' 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
1 Establish the context for change | 1.1 Requirement for change is confirmed through consideration of changes to legislation, business or organisational requirements 1.2 Key stakeholders are identified and consulted on the proposed change 1.3 Benchmarking is conducted with other similar organisational/ functional/best practice standards to confirm the preferred methodology for managing the change 1.4 Specialists and experts are consulted as required to assist in identifying major change requirements or opportunities 1.5 Overall life-cycle and phases of change are identified |
2 Develop risk management strategy | 2.1 Risk assessment is conducted to identify risks and hazards related to the change 2.2 Identified risks are evaluated and controls are established so far as is reasonably practicable in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 2.3 Responsibility for management of established controls is determined |
3 Develop implementation plan | 3.1 Complexity of change is identified and appropriate phases and transition plans are developed 3.2 Communication strategy is developed in collaboration with key stakeholders 3.3 Modifications to systems and infrastructure are identified 3.4 Resources required to implement the change are identified 3.5 Affected personnel and required training/up skilling is identified 3.6 Updating of risk registers and other safety documentation is identified 3.7 Procedures for post implementation monitoring and review are established 3.8 Changes are documented and approval by key stakeholders is obtained in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements |
4 Communicate workplace change | 4.1 Anticipated change is advertised to appropriate organisational personnel who will be affected by the change 4.2 Range of strategies is used to foster a positive attitude to the change, especially from the individuals on whom the organisational change will have the most effect 4.3 Advice is provided to key stakeholders on strategies for effective change management and sensitivity is shown to people’s individual responses to change 4.4 Leadership and communication strategies are used to assist others to deal with ambiguity and to adapt to change |
5 Implement workplace change | 5.1 Policies, practices and procedures are altered and implemented as required to support the change management strategy 5.2 Modifications to systems and infrastructure are implemented 5.3 Required training/up skilling of affected personnel is facilitated 5.4 Risk registers and other safety documentation are updated to reflect the implemented change |
6 Monitor and review change process and outcomes | 6.1 Organisational safety management system is reviewed and revised to reflect the changes 6.2 Ongoing process are monitored following the implementation of the change to ensure it is meeting organisational requirements |