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 HLTRAH301C, 'Undertake visits to remote communities'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake visits to remote communities' 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 for visits to remote communities | 1.1 Check weather forecast and prepare for possible adverse weather or environmental conditions 1.2 Check condition of relevant terrain and roads 1.3 Vehicle appropriateness and preparedness for the journey is ensured 1.4 Pack appropriate items to meet personal needs for the journey 1.5 Prepare equipment and resources required to complete tasks in remote areas 1.6 Obtain workplace and community approval for the visit 1.7 Negotiate accommodation with the community if required 1.8 Notify appropriate persons of travel details in line with organisation and community policy and procedures 1.9 Prepare communications equipment and identify correct policy and procedures for operation |
2. Travel safely to and from remote communities | 2.1 Ensure travel is within guidelines provided in organisation policy and procedures 2.2 Follow appropriate safety procedures and policies for travel to and from remote communities |
3. Stay in a remote community for a short term visit | 3.1 Follow cultural and community protocols when staying in remote communities 3.2 Employ appropriate strategies to avoid offence or conflict in the community 3.3 Manage, complete and record priority tasks appropriately |