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 SISOPLN007, 'Manage risk for outdoor programs'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage risk for outdoor programs' 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. Establish the context for risk management. | 1.1. Interpret organisation’s strategic direction or policy on risk management, in accordance with general or industry standards. 1.2. Identify and analyse nature and extent of program objectives and activities offered by the organisation. 1.3. Determine risk management context with consideration of different programs, client group characteristics and requirements for competent leaders. 1.4. Determine overall sources of risk to guide risk management plans and practices for programs. 1.5. Identify insurance limitations and exclusions and determine effects on risk management processes. 1.6. Identify whether the proposed program aligns with the organisation’s risk tolerance. |
2. Plan for risk management. | 2.1. Identify, interpret and select appropriate and contemporary risk management models to suit organisational requirements. 2.2. Investigate and identify all sources of foreseeable risks associated with design and delivery of the program in consultation with relevant stakeholders. 2.3. Ensure identification of human risk factors relevant to dependent participants in outdoor recreation activities. 2.4. Account for risks presented by third party provider and requirements asked by them. 2.5. Analyse risks, determine levels and acceptable and unacceptable risks and document in consultation with relevant stakeholders. 2.6. Identify risk treatment options, and select preferred risk management methods in consultation with relevant personnel. 2.7. Document and present risk management plan for approval by relevant personnel and other parties as required; modify and finalise as required. |
3. Develop resources and communicate to personnel and clients. | 3.1. Develop hazard identification and risk assessment templates for program activities. 3.2. Identify organisational requirements for pre-activity participant safety briefings. 3.3. Develop and provide program risk communication documents for client and participants. 3.4. Develop and provide participant waivers or informed consents in consultation with relevant personnel or with appropriate legal advice. 3.5. Incorporate requirements of third party provider into all resources for clients and personnel. 3.6. Establish and implement induction or training to inform activity leaders about organisational risk management practices and documents. |
4. Manage and evaluate risk management practices. | 4.1. Determine staffing requirements for program activities and allocate suitable personnel for management of risk. 4.2. Monitor leader and participant compliance with program risk management practices. 4.3. Review incident reports and analyse causal factors. 4.4. Track incidents, collate and analyse incident trends and report findings. 4.5. Review risk management practices and initiate change in practices to achieve reduced incidents. 4.6. Communicate the outcomes of evaluation to relevant stakeholders. |