Plan and conduct survey expeditions

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 CPPSIS4032A, 'Plan and conduct survey expeditions'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan and conduct survey expeditions' 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

1

Plan a survey expedition.

1.1

Objectives and principal work activities are defined.

1.2

Equipment is prepared according to organisational policy, with guidance from relevant supervisor.

1.3

Logistical considerations are incorporated into the expedition planning to ensure that supplies support the location, duration and size of the field trip.

1.4

Supplies are obtained according to inventory and securely stowed for a field trip.

1.5

Emergency supplies and emergency equipment are prepared.

1.6

OHS requirements are planned and adhered to.

2

Organise a survey expedition.

2.1

Survey camp site is prepared and maintained to comply with OHS requirements.

2.2

Daily OHS requirements are followed.

2.3

Environmental impact from camp activities is minimised and any waste generated is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

2.4

Maps, photos and other available data are used to plan survey expeditions.

3

Apply safety and survival skills.

3.1

Emergency requirements for survival are discussed to ensure that they are available when required.

3.2

Emergency survival and search and rescue techniques are applied if required.

3.3

Safety procedures are followed whenever helicopters are in the vicinity.

4

Conduct follow-up activity.

4.1

On return, equipment is unloaded and stored in the prescribed storage area according to organisational guidelines.

4.2

Required documentation is completed.