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 WRHHS403A, 'Apply knowledge of hair and scalp problems to trichological consultations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply knowledge of hair and scalp problems to trichological consultations' 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 | Apply knowledge of hair and scalp science to trichological consultations. | 1.1 | The relevant principles of skin science are identified and applied to the performance of trichological treatments according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
1.2 | The growth, development, ageing and healing of human hair and scalp and their relevance to the performance of trichological consultations are noted. | ||
1.3 | Hereditary physical traits and conditionsthat affect the hair and scalp are identified and related to trichological consultations. | ||
1.4 | The role of skin chemicals, endocrine glands, hormones and the autonomic nervous system are identified and related to trichological consultations. | ||
1.5 | The components, functionsand dysfunctionsof thecirculatory system are identified and related to trichological consultations. | ||
1.6 | The components, functions and dysfunctions of theimmune system are identified and related to trichological consultations. | ||
2 | Apply knowledge of hair and scalp disorders to trichological consultations. | 2.1 | The development, causes and common sites of a range of skin disorders/diseases and their typical symptoms and medical terminology are identified and related to trichological consultations. |
2.2 | Consultations identifying contagious disorders and the potential for cross-infection are performed according to workplace policies and legislative requirements. | ||
2.3 | Typical medical treatments and side effects for a range of scalp disorders/diseases are identified and discussed with the patient as required. | ||
2.4 | The role and limitations of trichology in the management of a range of skin disorders/diseases are recognised. | ||
2.5 | Knowledge of contraindications to treatments is identified as they relate to client health and treatment outcomes, and advice or referral to appropriate professionals is provided as required. | ||
3 | Promote skin health and care. | 3.1 | Knowledge of hair and scalp science is applied to the performance of trichological treatments to maximise the promotion of skin health and care. |
3.2 | Beneficial treatments recommended and/or provided by trichologists for a range of hair and scalp disorders/diseases are identified and explained to the patient. | ||
3.3 | The relevant principles of hair and scalp science are applied in the provision of after-care service and advice. | ||