Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities

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 SRCAQU014B, 'Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities' 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 and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Analyse the effect of the aquatic environment in determining appropriate support

1.1

Identify different environmental features

1.2

Identify and document the impact of the different aquatic environment and work environment on the degree and type of support required

2

Identify factors that determine appropriate entries, exits and supports

2.1

Identify the factors affecting appropriate entries, exits and supports

2.2

Identify and document the methods of responding to factors

3

Provide appropriate entries, exits and support to participants

3.1

Deliver concise and precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations to conduct efficient and safe entries, exits and support

3.2

Provide the appropriate type and level of support

3.3

Observe participant's response to the support provided and give feedback to improve execution on an individualised basis or modify the support provided

3.4

Give participants the opportunity to comment and/or ask questions

3.5

Identify resources and aspects needing further emphasis and/or attention for intervention in future sessions


Qualifications and Skillsets

SRCAQU014B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA21010 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
  • PUA31310 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
  • HLT42507 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance