Perform complex vertical rescues

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 SISORSC003, 'Perform complex vertical rescues'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Perform complex vertical rescues' 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. Determine rescue requirements and prepare for rescue.

1.1. Assess situation, identify hazards promptly, assess risks and manage to avoid injury to self and others.

1.2. Determine appropriate rescue methods and techniques for situation, according to degree of urgency and condition of persons in need of rescue.

1.3. Select rescue equipment according to requirements.

1.4. Determine roles and responsibilities of others, complete a briefing and provide clear and concise instructions throughout rescue.

1.5. Implement rescue operations according to organisational policies and procedures for emergency response.

2. Establish systems for complex rescues.

2.1. Determine need for use of mechanical advantage systems, identify and establish type appropriate for rescue situation.

2.2. Select and rig or establish multiple anchors, ensuring equalisation and minimise potential for shock loading.

2.3. Promptly establish rescue systems required to raise and lower persons for complex situations.

2.4. Rig rescue ropes to minimise effects of rope stretch and rub points and for efficient ascent and descent during rescue.

2.5. Establish belays suitable for rescue circumstance and to ensure personal safety during rescues.

2.6. Verify manufacturers’ recommendations, equipment limitations and safety margins, and rig equipment accordingly.

3. Conduct complex rescue of others.

3.1. Identify situations requiring approach from above or below and implement suitable approach procedures.

3.2. Establish communication with rescuee and provide clear and concise instructions and information throughout the rescue.

3.3. Operate rescue system to raise and lower persons on single and multi pitches.

3.4. Safely and efficiently escape a loaded belay system and transfer from belay device to direct connection to anchor.

3.5. Maintain safety of self, others and rescuee throughout rescue operations.

4. Complete complex self rescues.

4.1. Determine need for self rescue, assess complexities of situation and identify suitable techniques to resolve.

4.2. Anticipate hazards and utilise techniques to approach, avoid or negotiate throughout complex self rescues.

4.3. Implement extrication techniques to release from compromised situation.

4.4. Maintain personal safety throughout rescue operations.

5. Debrief and complete reports.

5.1. Participate in incident management debrief and identify future response improvements.

5.2. Complete required incident reports according to organisational procedures.