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 RIISTD302E, 'Process data and maintain accurate records'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Process data and maintain accurate records' 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
1. Plan and prepare for data processing | 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required process data and maintain accurate records 1.3 Identify and address in writing hazards and risks according to workplace procedures 1.4 Access data processing and recording equipment and check for faults according to manufacturer specifications |
2. Use and maintain data | 2.1 Use data processing and recording equipment available according to manufacturer specifications 2.2 Identify and code data, ensure suitability/compatibility of format for database system 2.3 Check and verify data processing/recording output 2.4 Utilise suitable and appropriate software to store and retrieve data according to manufacturer specifications 2.5 Transfer data effectively according to workplace procedures |
3. Analyse and present data | 3.1 Record accurate observations in an accessible form according to workplace procedures 3.2 Use appropriate conventions and symbols according to workplace procedures 3.3 Convert instrument readouts into a written or graphical form suitable for interpretation 3.4 Use technology to analyse data 3.5 Present results in format that meets organisational standards |
4. Maintain accurate records | 4.1 Document and update written records, procedures and techniques according to workplace procedures 4.2 Verify accuracy of records according to workplace procedures 4.3 File and store information according to workplace procedures |