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 CHCPOL501A, 'Access evidence and apply in practice'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Access evidence and apply in practice' 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. Prepare to gather appropriate evidence | 1.1 Assess the need for change in current practice 1.2 Identify and apply appropriate strategies to definethe problem and/or the desired outcome 1.3 Determine desired outcome indicators 1.4 Determine the level of evidence appropriate to the issue 1.5 Determine the quality, relevance and strength needs of the evidence 1.6 Determine plan to access, critically appraise and incorporate evidence results into practice |
2. Research and assess evidence-based best practice | 2.1 Gather appropriate evidence from a range of sources 2.2 Determine relevance, reliability and currency of evidence 2.3 Assess the strength of the evidence base in the context of applicability to the work setting 2.4 Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the evidence |
3. Develop possible practice changes | 3.1 Identify the proposed changes to current practice, based on evidence 3.2 Identify tensions between evidenced based practice and client wants and choices 3.3 Develop a plan for implementing proposed changes, including resources and timeframes 3.4 Develop risk management plan for the proposed changes 3.5 Determine the outcome indicators for the proposed changes 3.6 Plan for changed practice in a context of client and staff confidentiality and safety |
4. Implement and evaluate changes in practice | 4.1 Secure informed consent from clients and others involved in the implementation 4.2 Conduct practice according to implementation plan 4.3 Conduct evaluation of the changed practice 4.4 Report findings of the changed practice according to organisation policy and procedures |
5. Integrate and maintain change in practice | 5.1 Develop strategies to implement and maintain change in practice 5.2 Communicate proposed changes to relevant stakeholders and secure agreement 5.3 Provide relevant others with necessary information and training 5.4 Integrate changes into standards of practice, according to accepted strategies according to organisation requirements 5.5 Monitor the process and outcomes 5.6 Report results and findings according to organisation requirements |