Manage challenge course

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 SISOCHC005, 'Manage challenge course'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage challenge course' 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. Develop course inspection schedules and procedures.

1.1. Develop and implement procedures for hazard identification and risk assessments for the site, surrounding areas and all course elements.

1.2. Develop hazard identification and risk assessment templates for use of relevant personnel.

1.3. Establish and document all required course inspection types and create templates for course and equipment inspections.

1.4. Develop schedules for inspections and allocate responsibility to internal personnel and external specialists.

1.5. Disseminate documented procedures, schedules and templates and ensure all personnel understand requirements.

1.6. Establish and maintain a record keeping system for inspections and risk assessments.

2. Determine course operational procedures

2.1. Determine different activity techniques suited to course elements and different participant characteristics.

2.2. Develop and document procedures for safe participant use of course elements, in line with particular element features.

2.3. Evaluate course elements, determine and document suitable rescue techniques and procedures.

2.4. Establish and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.

2.5. Develop and implement plans for ongoing staff training in course use, safety procedures, hazard identification, emergency response and rescue requirements.

2.6. Implement mechanisms to inform course users and leaders of changes to elements and procedures.

3. Select specialist equipment and services for challenge courses.

3.1. Consult with course installation specialists to identify equipment appropriate for course elements.

3.2. Select ancillary equipment suited to requirements of the course and clientele.

3.3. Select external specialists to inspect, maintain and modify the site and course elements.