Respond to rescue incidents

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 AHCWRK304, 'Respond to rescue incidents'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Respond to rescue incidents' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for response

1.1 Check equipment to ensure availability and serviceability

1.2 Obtain task and operational instructions

1.3 Confirm location details of incident

1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment

1.5 ntify local environment conditions

2. Respond to incident

2.1 Travel to incident location in a safe and efficient manner

2.2 Maintain communication with base station and other personnel at all times

2.3 Carry out on site search activities as necessary

3. Rescue is effected

3.1 Assess and monitor incident scene for hazards and appropriateness of planned procedures

3.2 Modify planned procedures where necessary in response to local circumstances

3.3 Provide support to other rescue services as appropriate

3.4 Obtain access to casualties safely

3.5 Operate equipment safely and appropriately

3.6 Communicate the progress of the rescue to appropriate people

3.7 Treat and monitor casualties and move to safety

4. Implement post incident responses

4.1 Recover, clean and service equipment

4.2 Complete documentation

4.3 Report incidents


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCWRK304 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC31510 - Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
  • AHC31610 - Certificate III in Lands, Parks and Wildlife
  • AHC32610 - Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations
  • AHC31410 - Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC31710 - Certificate III in Natural Area Restoration
  • FPI30211 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • AHC32513 - Certificate III in Aboriginal-sites Work
  • FPI30213 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FWP30216 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
  • AHC31416 - Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC32616 - Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations
  • AHC32316 - Certificate III in Conservation Earthworks
  • AHC31716 - Certificate III in Natural Area Restoration
  • AHC31616 - Certificate III in Lands, Parks and Wildlife
  • AHC31516 - Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
  • AHC32516 - Certificate III in Aboriginal Sites Work