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 DEFCA424B, 'Observe and direct machine gun fire'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Observe and direct machine gun fire' 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 |
1. Occupy and prepare a location | 1.1 An appropriate vantage point is occupied and concealment is maintained throughout operation. 1.2 Occupied position is established in accordance with standard procedures. 1.3 Reference points are established and documented in accordance with standard procedures. 1.4 Possible threats are observed and monitored and an appropriate plan of action is prepared. |
2. Plan the engagement of firepower | 2.1 Standard terminology is used so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained. 2.2 Target position is established. 2.3 Altitude of target is determined from map. 2.4 Communications are maintained with stakeholders throughout the operation and personnel safety in the target area is ensured. 2.5 Target is described to stakeholders. 2.6 Type of engagement is determined and instructions are conveyed to the gun line. |
3. Direct fire onto target | 3.1 Planning information is transmitted to the command post. 3.2 Direction to fire is transmitted to the gun line. 3.3 Target analysis is completed after impact and if appropriate referred to supervisor. 3.4 Adjustments of fire are completed or terminated as required. |
4. Withdraw from an occupied location | 4.1 Occupied position is reconditioned and all evidence of occupation is removed. 4.2 Secure withdrawal from the occupied position is conducted. |