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 PSPREG408C, 'Conduct search and seizure'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct search and seizure' 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. Prepare for search and seizure | 1.1 The purpose of the search is identified and powers under legislation, policies and procedures relating to the search are confirmed. 1.2 Assessment is made of where items/property/evidence might be obtained with and/or without the use of a search/seizure warrant. 1.3 Authority to search/seize is verified/obtained and intention to search is advised in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures. 1.4 Operational planning to address the range of requirements for a search/seizure is carried out in accordance with organisational guidelines. 1.5 Risk assessment is undertaken to ensure the search/seizure can be conducted safely in accordance with organisational guidelines, and risk management strategies are included in operational planning. 1.6 The need for assistance with the search and/or seizure is identified and organised in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
2. Implement search | 2.1 Search is conducted in accordance with legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines. 2.2 Search is conducted according to standard operating procedures to ensure thorough and systematic process is used. 2.3 Equipment and/or technology and other resources are used according to organisational guidelines. 2.4 Where assistance is obtained, the search is undertaken in accordance with lead agency requirements. 2.5 Records are made of the search process, items/evidence uncovered in the search, and subsequent action. |
3. Conduct seizure | 3.1 Alternatives to seizure are considered and subsequent action is recorded and justified against legislation, policy and regulations. 3.2 Items/property/evidence and any related information are seized or otherwise dealt with in accordance with legal requirements and standard operating procedures. 3.3 Items/property/evidence are appraised, seized, recorded and receipted in accordance with organisational procedures, legislative requirements and the rules of evidence. 3.4 Items/evidence are removed, secured and, if required, disposed of, in accordance with organisational procedures, legislative requirements and the rules of evidence. 3.5 Safety of self and others is protected in accordance with operational policy and procedures. 3.6 Seizure process is conducted in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements and complies with the rules of evidence. |
4. Complete post-search activities | 4.1 Outcomes of search and seizure activities are recorded and disseminated to required personnel in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 4.2 Where required, follow-up actions are identified, recorded and undertaken. 4.3 Where required, third party claims to title of seized items/property are dealt with in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures. 4.4 Damage to property during the search is dealt with in accordance with legislative and procedural guidelines. |
5. Debrief search and seizure | 5.1 Feedback on own role in search/seizure is obtained regularly for continuous improvement. 5.2 Search and seizure outcomes, processes and procedures are evaluated and improvements recommended and actioned. 5.3 The value of assistance and/or joint operation relationships/teamwork is assessed and improvements are recommended and actioned in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |