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 PSPSCI503A, 'Develop and undertake scientific_technological research'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop and undertake scientific_technological research' 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. Frame research question | 1.1 Industry experience, industry analysis and consultation are used to identify viable research questions in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 1.2 Consultation with possible funding bodies is undertaken to identify issues which may attract external funding. 1.3 Research question is framed to capture key issue/s, is clearly formulated and accompanied by supporting information. 1.4 Question to be researched is shown to be of benefit to the industry and relevant to the organisation's objectives and timeframes. 1.5 Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and managed in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.6 Research and professional networks are used to identify current information relevant to the research question, and both published and unpublished materials are assessed and analysed for relevant information. |
2. Develop research methodology | 2.1 Objectives are determined that represent logical and effective aspects of the question to be researched and meet organisational and funding requirements. 2.2 Research method/s and analytical techniques are analysed and the methodology and techniques selected are those that best enable objectives to be met in accordance with organisational policy and funding requirements. 2.3 Hypothesis is formulated and is plausible, relevant and of benefit. 2.4 Risk management strategies are determined and activities laid out methodically in accordance with the requirements of the research methodology. 2.5 Hypothesis, methodology, supporting information and activities are recorded in accordance with organisational and/or funding body requirements. |
3. Undertake and manage research | 3.1 Resources to conduct the research are attracted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 3.2 Tasks are scheduled, assigned and carried out in accordance with research methodology. 3.3 Research performance is monitored, data is analysed and interpreted and contingencies are dealt with in accordance with research requirements. 3.4 Research results are determined and documented in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.5 Research report/s are prepared within specified timeframes in accordance with organisational and/or funding body requirements. 3.6 Reports are written clearly and concisely in styles suited to scientific and/or lay audiences in accordance with organisational requirements. |
4. Disseminate research results | 4.1 Research results are disseminated within the organisation, to any external funding body, the scientific community and/or the industry via publications and presentations in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 4.2 Intellectual property is protected in accordance with organisational and/or funding body requirements. |