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 ACMFAR304, 'Respond to emergencies and apply first aid'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Respond to emergencies and apply first aid' 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 | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for emergency situations | 1.1 Perform regular checks of the workplace to identify hazards and assess and control risks 1.2 Take action to maximise safety and control health hazards and risks in the workplace 1.3 Identify and evaluate options for action in case of emergency situations 1.4 Interpret and carry out workplace emergency procedures 1.5 Apply work health and safety (WHS) procedures and safe work practices to the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) to suit the emergency situation 1.6 Store and maintain safety equipment and aids for emergencies 1.7 Report or document near misses and hazards |
2. Implement fire protection and control on-site and in the workshop | 2.1 Minimise fire hazards in the workplace as specified in hazardous fuelling procedures 2.2 Identify appropriate fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment for use in fire situations, and notify authorities according to workplace procedures 2.3 Follow evacuation procedures and assemble at nominated assembly points 2.4 Carry out specific safety procedures for handling and use of industrial gases |
3. Evaluate the emergency | 3.1 Identify and assess emergency situations and potential emergency situations 3.2 Seek advice from relevant people in evaluating the emergency 3.3 Monitor and evaluate the possible development of the emergency and further potential hazards 3.4 Prioritise emergency needs promptly and accurately, including needs for assistance |
4. Act in an emergency | 4.1 Implement the plan of action using techniques appropriate to the situation, available resources and abilities 4.2 Establish and implement strategies for group control, including removal of personnel, clients, animals and others from danger 4.3 Operate equipment safely and, where necessary, improvise equipment and techniques 4.4 Monitor constantly the condition of all staff, animals and others 4.5 Change the plan of action to accommodate changes in 4.6 Acquire and document information to assist emergency services 4.7 Notify emergency services according to emergency procedures 4.8 Demonstrate casualty evacuation methods as relevant to the context 4.9 Implement organisation procedures and policies in the event of a major injury or death |
5. Deal with first aid situations | 5.1 Minimise immediate risk to self and health and safety of casualty by isolating the hazard 5.2 Make a basic assessment of casualty injuries and vital signs, and need for first aid assistance 5.3 Reassure the casualty in a caring and calm manner and make casualty comfortable using available resources 5.4 Seek first aid assistance from others according to emergency procedures |
6. Apply essential equine first aid techniques | 6.1 Recognise and report 6.2 Recognise and report 6.3 Calm and restrain equine prior to first aid assessment using safe handling techniques 6.4 Follow first aid policy and procedures with respect to obligations of owners, regulations and duty of care 6.5 Apply principles of first aid procedures relating to injury or accident 6.6 Follow and contribute to a policy and system of referral of injury treatment and emergency care |