Collect and Analyse Hydrological and Meteorological Data

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 UEPOPS431A, 'Collect and Analyse Hydrological and Meteorological Data'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Collect and Analyse Hydrological and Meteorological Data' 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

Plan for work related issues

1.1

Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site requirements

1.2

Work, plant and resource requirements are identified from relevant information and documentation

1.3

Pre operational checks are carried out in accordance with enterprise and site requirements

1.4

Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training.

2

Plan and prepare to conduct data collection

2.1

Select appropriate equipment to conduct the data collection

2.2

Pre-calibrate the equipment in preparation for survey according to manufacturer's specifications

2.3

Assess the potential hazards in accordance with enterprise procedures.

2.4

Assess meteorological charts and data to assist with planning for the conduct of a data collection activity.

3

Undertake data collection

3.1

Establishing the measurement site

3.2

Set out the instrumentation in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

3.3

Perform the measurement in accordance with enterprise requirements.

3.4

Record measurements following enterprise procedures

3.5

Clean and store tools and equipment

4

Verify and report data collection initial analysis

4.1

Analyse measurements to verify accuracy of findings.

Enter data into appropriate data systems

5

Complete documentation

5.1

Complete work order requirements according to enterprise procedures.