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 PUASAR009B, 'Participate in an aquatic rescue operation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Participate in an aquatic rescue operation' 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 and respond to rescue | 1.1 Operation and task information is obtained and discussed with team members 1.2 Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on task information as directed by the supervisor 1.3 Personal protective equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation 1.4 Any further details of the nature of the rescue are received en route |
2. Participate in assessing the rescue scene | 2.1 Hazards are identified on approach to rescue scene 2.2 Methods for minimising hazards are discussed and agreed to by team members 2.3 Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised or controlled 2.4 Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology 2.5 Health and safety, and security procedures are correctly followed in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation 2.6 Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to the supervisor 2.7 Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to the supervisor |
3. Perform rescue | 3.1 Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment in accordance with organisational procedures 3.2 Rescue procedures are conducted in accordance with supervisor's instructions and organisational procedures 3.3 Casualties are prepared for removal in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 3.4 Casualties are extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and organisational procedures |
4. Conclude rescue operations | 4.1 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained to organisational standards and manufacturers' procedures, and restored to maintain operational readiness 4.2 Where identified, signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are reported to relevant personnel 4.3 Operational debriefing is participated in and operational documentation is completed to organisational standards 4.4 Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with the organisation's requirements |