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 FWPCOT5206, 'Implement forestry chain of custody certification system'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement forestry chain of custody certification system' 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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Confirm system requirements | 1.1 Identify key requirements of relevant laws to confirm understanding and ensure consistency of interpretation and application to chain of custody requirements. 1.2 Clarify the relationship between chain of custody certification and forestry certification systems to ensure integration and compatibility of both systems. 1.3 Review traceability chain for documentation to ensure compliance with appropriate standards. 1.4 Review chain of custody certification system manual for applicability to work areas within the organisation. |
2. Comply with system requirements | 2.1 Arrange internal auditors for chain of custody system and conduct appropriate training. 2.2 Distribute traceability chain records and instruct appropriate personnel on how to enter relevant information. 2.3 Conduct training and induction on chain of custody certification system manual for work areas covered by the chain of custody system. 2.4 Manage chain of custody activities and audits across work areas to minimise non-compliance. 2.5 Report incidents of non-compliance in line with legal and organisational requirements. 2.6 Complete traceability chain records and store in line with chain of custody certification system manual requirements. 2.7 Report inadequacies in chain of custody certification system manual which may contribute to non- compliance. |
3. Provide system support | 3.1 Incorporate audit recommendations into a system improvement plan to rectify non-compliances and improve processes. 3.2 Contribute to continuous improvement process to ensure system remains effective. |
4. Document the operation and monitoring of the system | 4.1 Prepare information on system operation and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel in line with system communication plan. 4.2 Periodically prepare reports on system operation identifying operational problems and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel. 4.3 Prepare reports on any identified breaches of compliance and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel. |