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:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up and confirm integrity of instruments and consumables for safe, contaminant-free and efficient transfer process | |||
| Load and handle blade safely | |||
| Check ventilation system is operational and adequate for the task and report any deficiencies in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Confirm patient identification in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Review clinical notes linked to the specimen and identify information relevant to the surgical cut-up process | |||
| Critically evaluate information and determine its application to the processing of the individual specimen | |||
| Determine requirements for selective sampling based on clinical information | |||
| Weigh, count and measure tissue specimens in accordance with specimen-specific workplace procedures | |||
| Record accurate details of tissue specimen external gross features, using appropriate terminology and in accordance with specimen-specific workplace procedures | |||
| Record or capture visual representation of specimen, clearly presenting required features based on specimen-specific workplace procedures | |||
| Identify specimen readiness for cut-up and record any special instructions to be implemented prior to dissection | |||
| Follow specimen-specific workplace procedures for specimen orientation, selection and marking | |||
| Hold and use instruments safely and in accordance with their intended purpose | |||
| Dissect specimens in accordance with the cut-up approach for the sample type, clinical setting and the method of tissue selection as specified by workplace procedures | |||
| Record accurate details of internal gross features of dissected specimen using appropriate terminology and in accordance with specimen-specific workplace procedures | |||
| Record or visually capture details of any significant findings using appropriate terminology and in accordance with specimen-specific workplace procedures | |||
| Accurately record cassette contents and block key information | |||
| Retain specimen and/or container and dispose of waste in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Follow workplace procedures for safe removal and disposal of sharps | |||
| Follow workplace procedures for safe disposal of chemical and biological waste | |||
| Use decontamination techniques to prevent cross-contamination | |||
| Identify specimen readiness for processing and record any special instructions to be implemented prior to processing | |||
| Select appropriate processor program for samples |
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student signature:
Date: