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 PUATEA004, 'Work effectively in a public safety organisation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Work effectively in a public safety organisation' 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 | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Manage own work | 1.1 | Instructions are identified, acknowledged and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures |
1.2 | Factors affecting work requirements are identified, their impact is assessed and action is taken to ensure work requirements are met | ||
1.3 | Work load is assessed and priorities are set within allocated timeframes | ||
1.4 | Own work is monitored to ensure compliance with organisational procedures and requirements | ||
1.5 | Need for additional support is communicated clearly to appropriate personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
1.6 | Tasks are completed and results are achieved with minimum supervision | ||
1.7 | Workplace conduct is in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and standards | ||
2 | Develop and maintain own expertise | 2.1 | Workplace information is accessed and clarification is sought, as required |
2.2 | Currency of required licences and certificates for work is maintained | ||
2.3 | Training and development needs relevant to area of work are identified in conjunction with the supervisor and is followed up with relevant personnel | ||
2.4 | Training and development programs are participated in to ensure level of expertise meets organisational requirements | ||
3 | Maintain work effectiveness | 3.1 | Organisational policies and procedures relating to work performance are applied and issues with own wellbeing or performance are discussed with supervisor or relevant personnel |
3.2 | Signs of personal stress are recognised and appropriately managed and action is taken to ensure continued effectiveness | ||
3.3 | Peer support is sought in maintaining work requirements | ||
4 | Promote cooperation | 4.1 | Responsibilities and duties are performed in a positive manner to promote cooperation and good working relationships |
4.2 | Communication with others is conducted in a courteous manner appropriate to the purpose, situation and relationship with the receiver | ||
4.3 | Problems and conflicts are recognised and resolved through agreed and accepted organisational processes and procedures | ||
4.4 | Contributions of individuals of different age, gender, social and cultural backgrounds are recognised and utilised | ||
5 | Contribute to improving workplace and quality of outcomes | 5.1 | Workplace issues are raised with appropriate personnel and contributions are made to resolving issues, in accordance with organisational procedures |
5.2 | Work related meetings and committees are attended or contributed to in line with level of responsibility | ||
5.3 | Suggestions for improvements in work practices and procedures are made to the supervisor or relevant personnel | ||
5.4 | Agreed changes to improve work outcomes are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||