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 PUAFIR201, 'Assist with prescribed burning'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with prescribed burning' 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 | Assist with preparations for burn | 1.1 | Ignition devices and fire equipment to be used in the burn are prepared for use, as directed |
1.2 | Safety equipment including personal protective equipment, is checked and prepared for use | ||
1.3 | Location and extent of the burn is discussed and clarified with supervisor | ||
1.4 | Strategies and tactics for conducting the burn, including contingency plans are obtained in a briefing and clarification is sought, if required | ||
1.5 | Assets requiring protection during the burn are recognised and noted | ||
1.6 | Personal role, crew activities and extent of the burn are checked with supervisor | ||
2 | Participate in conducting burn | 2.1 | Assistance with pre-burn checks is provided, as directed by supervisor |
2.2 | Burn ignition activities are undertaken using ignition devices, as directed | ||
2.3 | Ignition patterns suitable for burn objectives are implemented, as directed | ||
2.4 | Fire suppression activities are undertaken using suppression equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.5 | Problems or concerns during the burn are raised with supervisor | ||
2.6 | Communication is maintained with team members and supervisor at all times, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.7 | Conditions at the burn are observed and their effect on fire behaviour and development are reported to supervisor | ||
2.8 | Safe escape route or refuge is discussed and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.9 | Personal protective clothing and equipment is utilised throughout the burn, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.10 | Burn perimeter is made safe, in accordance with burn plan | ||
2.11 | Hazards remaining in the burn area are reported to supervisor | ||
2.12 | Burn debriefing is participated in | ||
3 | Participate in cleanup and burn security | 3.1 | Clean up and burn security activities are carried out as directed |
3.2 | Personal protective clothing and equipment is cleaned and returned to storage | ||
3.3 | Equipment used in the burn is cleaned, maintained and returned to storage | ||