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 ICTSUS7236A, 'Manage improvements in ICT sustainability'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage improvements in ICT sustainability' 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. Critically analyse an organisation's ICT assets energy footprint | 1.1. Audit and assess level and type of use across the range of ICT devices, infrastructure and software 1.2. Audit and establish baselines of ICT energy consumption and other elements contributing to the organisation's carbon footprint 1.3. Assess ICT usage in relation to its contribution to the organisation's business goals and priorities 1.4. Determine critical issues for the organisation relevant to ICT usage and carbon footprint 1.5. Assess current ICT usage in relation to sustainable asset management 1.6. Apply industry best practice where appropriate |
2. Develop ICT sustainability strategies and policy | 2.1. Include goals for reduction of sustainability impacts and equipment life cycle management approaches in organisational policy 2.2. Check policy scope is consistent with industry standards and benchmarks and amend where necessary 2.3. Ensure policy reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity 2.4. Consult with stakeholders as an integral part of policy development, implementation and review processes 2.5. Recommend policy options based on effectiveness, timeframes and cost 2.6. Develop and produce strategies for implementation, monitoring, review and audit as part of the policy documentation. |
3. Formulate technical and behavioural solutions to improve ICT sustainability | 3.1. Determine and document hardware, software, network and interface requirements of solutions 3.2. Develop strategies to improve sustainability outcomes including for example energy efficiency and alternative energy sources 3.3. Develop guidelines for improving sustainability through asset management 3.4. Document requirements, resource allocations, training needs and implementation timelines for selected strategies and obtain sign off from relevant stakeholders |
4. Monitor and evaluate sustainability data | 4.1. Develop criteria for measuring performance improvement 4.2. Identify trends that may indicate the need for remedial action and use to promote continuous improvement of performance 4.3. Modify policy and technical solutions in response to data analysis to ensure improvements are made 4.4. Determine scope, frequency and method of monitoring and reporting in consultation with stakeholders 4.5. Review data to ensure compliance with the management of sustainability and legislative requirements 4.6. Document findings and present to stakeholders |