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 MSFFDM4008, 'Investigate materials and technologies for design projects'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Investigate materials and technologies for design projects' 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. |
1. Determine project requirements | 1.1 Review and clarify project brief with client to confirm requirements 1.2 Confirm and evaluate parameters and constraints from requirements 1.3 Select work resources based on needs of project 1.4 Identify and assess aspects of brief that inform finish selection 1.5 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols |
2. Research materials | 2.1 Assess aesthetic requirements of materials and identify potential options that meet requirements 2.2 Evaluate intended use against the functional features of different materials 2.3 Identify and consider new and emerging finish technologies for their application to project brief 2.4 Identify application requirements in terms of available expertise 2.5 Evaluate finish properties for their safety and sustainability 2.6 Source and compare information about costs and availability against project brief |
3. Research technologies | 3.1 Assess product requirements and identify potential technology options for design and production 3.2 Evaluate intended use against outputs of different technological approaches 3.3 Identify and consider new and emerging production technologies for their application to brief 3.4 Identify application requirements in terms of available expertise, equipment and other relevant resources 3.5 Assess technological options against production output requirements including volume, quality and speed 3.6 Source and compare information about costs and availability against project brief |
4. Refine ideas and recommend solution | 4.1 Explore and refine ideas about materials and technology through a process of reflection and testing 4.2 Choose a materials and technology solution based on research findings that satisfies elements and principles of design and key objectives of project brief 4.3 Provide clear and relevant research information highlighting findings and rationale for materials and technologies chosen |