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 PSPSEC301A, 'Secure government assets'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Secure government assets' 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. Protect assets from security threats | 1.1 Assets are stored and accessed in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines 1.2 Assets are regularly checked to ensure security 1.3 Suspicious activity is investigated and dealt with in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 1.4 Expert advice is obtained as required in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
2. Implement access restrictions | 2.1 Access is restricted to authorised personnel 2.2 Potential threats are identified 2.3 Breaches are identified and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 2.4 Action is taken to deal with a breach in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines |
3. Advise third parties of security requirements | 3.1 The needs, expectations, attitudes, and current level of knowledge of third parties are confirmed 3.2 Risks related to possible confrontations are identified and managed in accordance with organisational risk management and procedures 3.3 Third parties are advised of the organisation's security requirements 3.4 Advice is provided that is current, timely and meets the specific needs of the parties in its range, depth and form of presentation 3.5 Feedback is obtained on the party's level of understanding, and additional information or explanation is used to clarify requirements if needed |
4. Minimise security risk | 4.1 Changes in circumstance are identified and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 4.2 Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines 4.3 Actions are taken to reduce the likelihood of breaches reoccurring in accordance with the organisation's security plan |