Lead applied research in ICT sustainability

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 ICTSUS8237A, 'Lead applied research in ICT sustainability'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

Provide direction for the development of an applied research strategy for ICT sustainability

1.1 Provide vision for the applied research strategy to meet the sustainability requirements of the identified research purpose

1.2 Clarify and confirm applied research purpose and needs of the target group

1.3 Facilitate the development of policies and procedures in relation to conducting applied research for the enterprise

1.4 Guide the development of mechanisms for collecting and maintaining data in a systematic manner

1.5 Review factors affecting the reliability and validity of data

1.6 Review relevant research ethics and codes of conduct

2 Control the use of a range of applied research techniques and resources

2.1 Review and evaluate a range of applied research methodsand theoriesanddata collection techniques

2.2 Guide the selection of appropriate methods to gather and analyse data on sustainability relevant to the research project

2.3 Authorise access to appropriate sources of information relevant to the research project

2.4 Select sustainable management principles that will have the most sustainable impact on the project

2.5 Ensure relevance of the research through integrity of the data collected and analysis tools used

3 Promote findings

3.1 Ensure accuracy of data and research details and adherence to any legal requirements

3.2 Evaluate the relevance of collated and analysed data against the original applied research strategy

3.3 Evaluate the impact of findings

3.4 Recommend implementation strategies

3.5 Ensure documentation and presentation of research findings is in a clear and logical manner consistent with audience needs

3.6 Identify the need for and an appropriate approach to, further research

3.7 Promote research findings and the approach to further research


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTSUS8237A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT80110 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICA70211 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Sustainability