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 TLIR5005A, 'Manage a contract'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage a contract' 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 | Confirm contract requirements | 1.1 | Consult relevant parties to identify their requirements of the contract |
1.2 | Identify special provisions needed | ||
1.3 | Identify whether the contract is straightforward or whether specialist legal advice is needed and obtain advice where required | ||
1.4 | Contract specifications clearly identify the outcomes and measures required in the key performance areas | ||
1.5 | Relationship with contractor is managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures | ||
2 | Establish contract management system | 2.1 | Effective communication/information strategies are established |
2.2 | Dispute and complaint system is established according to organisational policy and procedures | ||
2.3 | Consistent and accurate records of contract progress are maintained | ||
2.4 | Management strategy is documented, monitored for effectiveness and adapted as necessary during the life of the contract | ||
3 | Monitor contract | 3.1 | Regular inspections of contract services are undertaken to ensure compliance with specifications |
3.2 | Regular planned progress meetings are conducted and documented between all contract personnel to ensure problems are identified and resolved early and documented | ||
3.3 | Variations between the specified scope of services and the contract are identified and documented and relevant personnel are notified without delay | ||
3.4 | Contract costs are monitored on a regular basis to ensure that the service is carried out within financial and contractual requirements | ||
3.5 | Payments for contract services are authorised in accordance with the conditions of contract and organisation's contract administrative system | ||
4 | Evaluate the contract | 4.1 | Evaluation of contract performance is undertaken relative to planned performance measures and in consultation with stakeholders and suppliers |
4.2 | Conclusions are detailed against agreed criteria and a complete picture of performance of the supplier, the organisation's procurement processes and value for money is provided | ||
4.3 | Evaluation is documented in accordance with organisational requirements to assist improvement in future procurement activities | ||
4.4 | Relevant parties are advised of evaluation outcomes in a timely manner in accordance with organisational guidelines |