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 SISOYSB403A, 'Sail a small boat in moderate and variable conditions'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Sail a small boat in moderate and variable conditions' 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 |
1. Plan for the sailing activity. | 1.1. Select an activity site or location with moderate and variable conditions according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.2. Access relevant sources to interpret weatherand environmentalinformation, and determine potential sailing conditions. 1.3. Identify and minimise potential hazards and risks within the small boat sailing environment. 1.4. Identify food and water requirements to maintain physiological well being during activity. |
2. Select equipment. | 2.1. Select small boat and equipment according to design and construction features and check working condition. 2.2. Identify and select suitable sails for boat. 2.3. Select clothing suitable for the prevailing and expected conditions. 2.4. Fit and adjust equipment to ensure comfort, safety and suitability. |
3. Sail small boatinmoderate and variable conditions. | 3.1. Determine the likely effects of local water and sailing conditions on small boat handling. 3.2. Analyse wind indicators to anticipate gusts, lulls, lifts and knocks and use wind shifts when sailing upwind and downwind. 3.3. Heave to and back the mainsail to control the speed of the boat. 3.4. Reduce sail as required according to variations in conditions. 3.5. Apply roll tacking and roll gybing, techniques appropriate to changes in conditions. 3.6. Apply primary boat controls, balance, sail trim, stopping techniques 3.7. Maintain communication with other craft and crew members where required to maintain safety. |
4. Handle a spinnaker in moderate and variable conditions. | 4.1. Launch a spinnaker from both the leeward and windward positions. 4.2. Trim the spinnaker to cater for changes in wind strength and direction to maintain or enhance speed. 4.3. Steer the boat to maintain or enhance balance and speed according to the fluctuations in conditions. |
5. Complete post activity responsibilities. | 5.1. Maintain and stow sail and rig according to manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures. 5.2. Maintain trailers and trolleys to minimise rust on frames and bearings. 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity. 5.4. Identify improvements for future small boat sailing experiences in moderate and variable conditions. |