Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 SISOBWG002, 'Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments' 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

PERFORMANCECRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare for the walk.

1.1. Select clothing, footwear, personal protective and other equipment suitable for the walk and conditions, and check for safe working condition.

1.2. Calculate and prepare food and water appropriate for the distance and environment of the trip.

1.3. Waterproof and pack clothing, personal resources, and food according to access requirements during walk.

1.4. Interpret planned route from activity plans, maps and track head signage to assist with navigation.

1.5. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.

1.6. Confirm protocols for communications between walkers.

1.7. Ensure pack weight is appropriate to body weight and level of fitness; fit and adjust for comfort and safety.

2. Walk in difficult tracked environments.

2.1. Use appropriate posture and manual handling techniques when lifting and carrying backpack.

2.2. Establish and maintain an appropriate walking rhythm and pace according to conditions.

2.3. Use walking techniques specific to the environmental terrain.

2.4. Monitor walking pace of, and space between, party members to ensure safety of all, and completion within timelines.

2.5. Maintain effective communication with party members throughout all activities.

2.6. Follow the planned route and make adjustments to route according to track and environmental conditions.

2.7. Use techniques that minimise damage to equipment and the natural environment throughout all activities.

3. Negotiate environmental obstacles and steep, slopes.

3.1. Safely approach, and negotiate constant obstacles and hazards to minimise risk of injury.

3.2. Control footing to walk safely on consistently uneven and unstable track surface.

3.3. Utilise techniques and control pace to ascend and descend long steep slopes.

3.4. Monitor own fatigue, adjust pace, food and water intake and take breaks while maintaining contact with party members.

3.5. Monitor and regulate own body temperature by adding and removing clothing layers.