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 PRMPM26B, 'Select and obtain pest management equipment and materials'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Select and obtain pest management equipment and materials' 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 Identify services to be provided | 1.1 Identify services from business plan and company marketing strategy in accordance with company requirements 1.2 Review the types of pests to be treated and the target client groups and assess the equipment and material requirements in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements | ||
2 Determine performance characteristics of equipment and materials | 2.1 Specify equipment, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) performance requirements in relation to the types of services provided in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements 2.2 Review performance requirements of equipment against relevant legislation and applicable industry standards in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements 2.3 Determine the suitability of equipment, materials and PPE for the purposes required in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements 2.4 Estimate maintenance, repair costs, downtime and life expectancy based on previous experience, usage patterns, maintenance records and manufacturers' specifications in accordance with company requirements | ||
3 Ensure access to equipment and materials supplies | 3.1 Examine ownership, hiring and leasing options for equipment and select options to suit budget and usage patterns in accordance with company requirements 3.2 Build and maintain relationship with supplier(s) on suitable trading terms in accordance with company requirements | ||
4 Maintain up-to-date information on equipment and materials | 4.1 Maintain business network in order to access regular and current information on new and improved equipment and materials in accordance with company requirements 4.2 Access latest information and publications from regulatory authorities, industry sources and suppliers in accordance with company requirements 4.3 Utilise offers by suppliers to test new products where relevant to services provided and in accordance with company requirements | ||