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 RIISTD401, 'Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results' 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. Prepare to supervise laboratory operations and monitor quality of test results | 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to supervise laboratory operations and monitor quality of test results and confirm work activity is compliant 1.3 Monitor risk management and environmental protection and address non-compliance 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity 1.5 Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to work activity 1.6 Prepare and implement an action plan in consultation with team members |
2. Establish resource requirements and procure resources | 2.1 Determine and confirm availability of required equipment and resources 2.2 Select and purchase new materials and equipment according to workplace procedures if required 2.3 Prepare operational plans which make the best use of available resources, considering client needs and workplace plans 2.4 Identify and analyse possible variances due to external/internal factors and prepare contingency plans |
3. Manage personnel within work area | 3.1 Confirm that personnel are competent to perform required tasks and organise training as required 3.2 Arrange for the recruitment and induction of personnel as required 3.3 Confirm personnel follow all relevant procedures, regulations and standards and that technical work is performed according to relevant standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and schedules 3.4 Monitor testing and sampling procedures for quality control according to workplace requirements 3.5 Develop and coordinate rosters to balance job requirements, laboratory efficiency and skill development opportunities 3.6 Empower work groups/teams in dealing with technical and workflow problems and suggest improvements 3.7 Provide coaching and mentoring to support personnel who have difficulties with meeting targets for performance and/or resource usage |
4. Assess the quality of data/results | 4.1 Review user checks and calibration performance records to confirm that equipment meets test specifications 4.2 Check for obvious sources of interferences that may have occurred during measurements 4.3 Review records of sample collection and preparation to confirm chain of custody requirements and adherence to sampling procedures 4.4 Check the condition of equipment and stored samples if available and appropriate 4.5 Review the quality of test results and data and document potential sources or instances of non-conforming work and asses their significance |
5. Review performance and complete housekeeping | 5.1 Assess utilisation of plant, equipment and consumables and compare with planned usage 5.2 Program and arrange for maintenance of plant and equipment according to workplace maintenance schedules 5.3 Recommend preventative and corrective actions to improve sampling, testing and calibration activities 5.4 Maintain systems, procedures and records associated with resource usage according to workplace requirements |