You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare agar plugs for cytological or minute specimens in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Prepare blood clot for processing in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Prepare friable /tiny tissue in sponges and/or wrapped to ensure tissue integrity and prevent loss during processing in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Decalcify bone in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Identify and prioritise specimens prior to embedding | |||
| Select appropriately sized mould | |||
| Embed tissue types in correct orientation and characteristics that minimise tissue loss and artefacts during microtomy | |||
| Embed tissue with embedding orientation markings | |||
| Confirm number of tissues is as expected and record any discrepancies | |||
| Inspect blocks, reject and re-embed items that do not meet quality control standards | |||
| Prepare and adjust all external parts of a microtome and associated equipment to accommodate requirements of tissue batch | |||
| Orientate the block correctly for each specific tissue in order to maintain sample integrity and minimise artefacts | |||
| Apply microtomy techniques to trim blocks to full face without significant loss of tissue | |||
| Cut and pick up thin tissue sections according to needs of subsequent procedures, maintaining sample integrity, minimising artefacts and conserving tissue for further testing | |||
| Inspect sections and reject any that do not meet quality control standards | |||
| Identify, troubleshoot and resolve common section quality control issues | |||
| Apply quality control procedures to troubleshoot discrepancies between request-sheet and sections on slides |
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Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
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