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 MSS025011, 'Assist with odour field assessment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with odour field assessment' 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 describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Clarify site monitoring requirements with supervisor | 1.1 | Examine available information about the site’s history, current activities/processes, previous odour assessments, topography, prevalent meteorological conditions and complaint records. |
1.2 | Visit the site with supervisor to clarify issues with the proponent and community representatives, as appropriate. | ||
1.3 | Collect and review information about site process operations and conditions. | ||
1.4 | Identify potential odour sources at the site and current controls. | ||
1.5 | Identify suitable locations in the surrounding areas for impact assessments by panellists and community observers. | ||
1.6 | Review relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements or workplace procedures/test methods. | ||
2 | Prepare for field monitoring | 2.1 | Select or design appropriate monitoring strategies in consultation with supervisor. |
2.2 | Confirm details of relevant odour monitoring plans, need for site permits, access to the site and nearby locations, and/or community concerns with supervisor. | ||
2.3 | Confirm data format and quality requirements. | ||
2.4 | Review relevant standards and/or specified workplace procedures/test methods. | ||
2.5 | Draft/revise community survey, questionnaire and/or field record forms and seek supervisor and client approvals prior to use. | ||
2.6 | Assemble required monitoring equipment and check that all items are fit for purpose and calibrated correctly. | ||
2.7 | Ensure that all required supplies and equipment are transported safely to and from the field. | ||
3 | Manage odour complaints | 3.1 | Use survey/questionnaires to collect information about community odour perceptions and verify complaints. |
3.2 | Record and report community concerns in accordance with workplace procedures. | ||
3.3 | Assist with provision of authorised information about odour perception, sources, possible health effects and details of current/planned monitoring to community members. | ||
4 | Prepare standardised or in-house odour panellists | 4.1 | Confirm the specifications for panellists with supervisor and client, as necessary. |
4.2 | Conduct standardised selection to determine odour threshold and ongoing olfactometry performance of individuals for supra-threshold levels. | ||
4.3 | Conduct standardised or in-house selection to assess and compare sensitivity against internal criteria. | ||
4.4 | Select panellists in consultation with supervisor. | ||
4.5 | Train selected panellists in the use of objective odour observation techniques, odour descriptors, olfactometry procedures and test equipment (with site visit and odour identification when possible). | ||
4.6 | Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable panellists. | ||
5 | Prepare community volunteer observers | 5.1 | Confirm the specifications for community volunteer observers with supervisor. |
5.2 | Explain the details of the requested task to community volunteer observers in consultation with supervisor. | ||
5.3 | Conduct observer selection using workplace procedures. | ||
5.4 | Select observers in consultation with supervisor. | ||
5.5 | Train selected observers in the use of objective odour observation techniques, tools, odour descriptors and test equipment in accordance with the workplace recording tools and objectives. | ||
5.6 | Record the process and results used to establish and maintain a register of reliable observers. | ||
6 | Conduct field monitoring with panellists and observers | 6.1 | Check that process/meteorological conditions are consistent with monitoring design conditions and report any deviations. |
6.2 | Set up monitoring conditions for panellists and observers and check equipment to ensure reliable operation. | ||
6.3 | Ensure that panellists fully understand the test procedures. | ||
6.4 | Prepare reference for field measurements with the selected panel in accordance with standardised method or workplace procedures. | ||
6.5 | Conduct monitoring in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures. | ||
6.6 | Monitor panellist’s performance for indications of odour fatigue, adaption of their senses to the surrounding ambient air and/or bias. | ||
6.7 | Identify and report any defects or abnormalities in monitoring conditions. | ||
6.8 | Analyse the conduct of the measurements and reliability of results before confirming data acceptability. | ||
7 | Maintain a safe work environment | 7.1 | Ensure safety through the use of specified safety equipment, safe work procedures and personal protective clothing. |
7.2 | Handle all samples and equipment in accordance with workplace safety procedures. | ||
7.3 | Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts. | ||
7.4 | Collect and dispose of all wastes safely. | ||
7.5 | Report hazards and incidents to designated personnel using workplace procedures. | ||
8 | Record data and report results | 8.1 | Record details of the testing process and data in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures. |
8.2 | Process monitoring and meteorological data and report results in accordance with standard method or workplace procedures. | ||
8.3 | Record approved data in accordance with specified format and quality requirements. | ||
8.4 | Maintain confidentiality and security of workplace information and data. | ||