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 PUASAR005B, 'Undertake confined space rescue'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake confined space rescue' 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. Prepare for confined space rescue operation | 1.1 Operation and task information is obtained and analysed 1.2 Rescue equipment is selected based on incident information and cross-checked to ensure it is ready for use 1.3 Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to the nature of the confined space rescue operation |
2. Assess and manage confined space/trench rescue | 2.1 Physical features of confined space rescue scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources 2.2 Rescue is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment 2.3 Hazards are assessed, minimised and controlled 2.4 Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained |
3. Determine location and condition of casualties | 3.1 Assessment is undertaken of incident scene to determine possible location of casualties 3.2 Appropriate equipment is used to assist in the location of casualties 3.3 Evidence of location within confined space is collected and reported 3.4 The condition of casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained where possible 3.5 Hygiene procedures are applied in accordance with the organisation's procedures |
4. Gain entry to confined space | 4.1 Entry permit is located and relevant information obtained if available 4.2 Atmosphere is monitored in accordance with AS2865 4.3 Appropriate ventilation procedures are implemented, where required 4.4 Appropriate respiratory protection is used in irrespirable atmospheres, where required 4.5 Techniques and equipment are employed to access the casualty 4.6 Located casualties are treated in consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with organisational policies |
5. Remove casualties | 5.1 Casualties are removed in accordance with organisation's procedures 5.2 Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, where possible |
6. Conclude rescue operations | 6.1 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturer's guidelines 6.2 Signs and symptoms of operational stress are recognised and promptly reported 6.3 Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards |