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 AVIY4056A, 'Conduct airborne rappelling operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct airborne rappelling operations' 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 |
1Prepare helicopter and personnel for airborne rappelling operations | 1.1 Helicopter and airborne rappelling attachment device are pre-flight checked to determine serviceability 1.2 Crew is briefed during mission brief 1.3 Airborne rappelling team leader is briefed in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Static ground rehearsals are conducted with personnel and equipment 1.5 Fitness of rappelling personnel to complete task is confirmed in accordance with established procedures |
2Prepare for airborne rappelling operations | 2.1 Ropes are attached to airborne rappelling attachment device and checked for security 2.2 Rappellers are restrained in aircraft prior to take-off 2.3 Fitting of rappellers' personnel protective equipment is checked in accordance with established procedures 2.4 Deployment checks are conducted prior to rope deployment 2.5 Helicopter safety hazards are communicated using workplace procedures 2.6 Airborne rappelling location and surrounds are assessed for suitability 2.7 Wind speed and direction are communicated 2.8 Approach and overshoot paths are communicated |
3Perform airborne rappelling operations | 3.1 Helicopter is directed to rappelling point 3.2 Ropes and rappellers are deployed in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Progress of the rappelling operation is communicated in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Rappelling ropes are recovered or released as required 3.5 Clearance for aircraft departure is provided by airborne rappelling dispatcher once all ropes are clear or secured |
4Respond to airborne rappelling emergencies and abnormal situations | 4.1 Airborne rappelling emergencies are identified, communicated and diagnosed in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Emergency and/or remedial actions are undertaken in accordance with aircraft flight manuals, organisational policy and workplace procedures |