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 HLTAMBSC503B, 'Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency' 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. Assess the environment to identify real and potential hazards | 1.1 Gather information to enable accurate assessment of the situation or incident 1.2 Accurately identify existing and potential hazards 1.3 Access the approach to an incident accurately, looking for visible signs of danger 1.4 Position appropriate resources to facilitate safe and timely ambulance access and egress |
2. Communicate with those involved in the incident | 2.1 Communicate information about the incident or scene to coordinator in accordance with organisation policies 2.2 Communicate information to people involved in the incident in accordance with organisation policies 2.3 Identify any religious, social and/or cultural issues that may impact client care and welfare |
3. Control hazards | 3.1 Negate or minimise existing and potential hazards to the safety and welfare of clients and others 3.2 Wear and/or use personal protective clothing and equipment as necessary 3.3 Implement infection control procedures when necessary 3.4 Manage resistive and/or combative clients appropriately 3.5 Ensure security of the scene for ambulance personnel is secured by the Ambulance Command in consultation with Incident Control 3.6 Utilise resources appropriately as needed |
4. Utilise established networks and relationships | 4.1 Establish formal and informal networks to support ongoing and future liaisons and collaboration 4.2 Develop and utilise relationships in a way which provides identifiable benefits to the organisation from shared expertise, information and/or resources 4.3 Support mutual cooperation through contribution to relevant network meetings and/or forums 4.4 Consult with affected and interested parties to support organisation goals and objectives |
5. Communicate with other services to ensure safety at scene | 5.1 Identify the need for liaison with medical and other emergency and allied services according to situation and local ambulance standard operation procedure 5.2 Carry out liaison with medical and other emergency and allied services in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedure 5.3 Provide information to other organisations in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner 5.4 Communicate with other organisations in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 5.5 Gather information from other organisations to inform the improvement of services and to avoid duplication of effort |
6. Monitor the environment | 6.1 Monitor the environment to identify changes that may compromise safety or client care 6.2 Quickly recognise environmental changes requiring further control and promptly communicate to appropriate agencies |