Respond to local emergencies and incidents

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 RIIERR302E, 'Respond to local emergencies and incidents'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Respond to local emergencies and incidents' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to respond to local emergency or incident

1.1 Identify, clarify and confirm nature, scope and location of emergency or incident

1.2 Access, interpret and apply local emergency or incident documentation

1.3 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.4 Assess emergency or incident, and determine appropriate course of action

1.5 Notify required internal and external personnel of emergency or incident according to workplace procedures

1.6 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess risks, and implement control measures

1.7 Locate, select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for response activities

1.8 Implement required communication systems to be used throughout emergency or incident in line with workplace procedures

1.9 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to commencing response activity

1.10 Locate, obtain, and test emergency equipment

2. Respond to local emergency or incident

2.1 Coordinate and control response to emergency or incident, including evacuation procedures

2.2 Identify hazards and assess risks, and communicate with signs, signals or barriers

2.3 Select and use emergency equipment

2.4 Take local measures to reduce impact of emergency or incident

2.5 Assess physical and emotional conditions of endangered personnel, provide support, and administer initial first aid response

2.6 Monitor and assess scenario and conditions, and assess changes in circumstances

2.7 Communicate requests to emergency personnel for further assistance and/or evacuation

2.8 Control emergency or incident situation until formal relief is received

3. Support formal relief and debrief

3.1 Support formal relief until emergency or incident is resolved

3.2 Participate in emergency or incident debriefs

3.3 Complete and file documentation, and distribute according to workplace requirements