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 PUASAR016A, 'Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate and maintain a personal water craft for rescue operations' 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 operations | 1.1 Relevant logbooks are reviewed for previous operational feedback and pre-use information is completed in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Pre-operational checks of PWC are completed in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational procedures. 1.3 Ancillary equipment is checked and securely stowed. 1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied or stowed as appropriate. 1.5 PWC is transported to launching site and is launched according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational procedures. |
2. Receive task information | 2.1 Task information received verbally or through communications system is acknowledged. 2.2 Personal capability to perform task based on surf conditions is evaluated prior to accepting task and this information is communicated to supervisor or communicator. |
3. Manoeuvre PWC according to surf conditions | 3.1 PWC is operated safely according to surf conditions and within personal skills and limitations. 3.2 Local regulations and legislation relevant to the operation of personal water craft are followed. 3.3 Communication with operational base is maintained. 3.4 Personal protective equipment is worn correctly. 3.5 Emergency procedures are implemented. |
4. Assess rescue scene | 4.1 Risk analysis of rescue scene is undertaken and hazards are identified. 4.2 Rescue method suitable to the situation is selected. 4.3 Safe passage to and out of the rescue scenes is assessed. |
5. Perform rescue | 5.1 Safe passage to and out of the rescue scene is navigated. 5.2 Powercraft is positioned at rescue scene. 5.3 Casualty is retrieved safely and is secured in accordance with organisational processes. 5.4 Progress is communicated to operational base. 5.5 Casualty is handed over at designated point . 5.6 Casualty transfer is completed in accordance with organisational procedures. |
6. Complete rescue operations and recovery requirements | 6.1 PWC is recovered from launch site and is transported to storage. 6.2 Post-operational checks and maintenance are completed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational procedures. 6.3 Debriefing with supervisor or other operational staff is completed. 6.4 Relevant logbooks are completed according to organisational requirements. |