Operate an in-service remote positioning vehicle

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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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 DEFCM314A, 'Operate an in-service remote positioning vehicle'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for RPV operations

1.1 Requirement to operate an in-service RPV are identified and confirmed in accordance with standard procedures.

1.2 Potential risks and hazards related to the operation of the RPV are identified and considered in the planning.

1.3 Requirements for an RPV control area location are determined.

1.4 Safe routes to and from control area to the task location are identified.

1.5 RPV start up procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures .

1.6 Emergency procedures,WHS requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.

2. Operate remote positioning vehicle

2.1 Legislative requirements are applied throughout the operation in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

2.2 RPV is operated in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

2.3 Fixed component tools are operated in accordance with task requirements and standard procedures.

2.4 Control panel warning indicators are monitored throughout the task in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

2.5 Faults are reacted to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

2.6 RPV shut down procedures are applied in accordance with standard procedures.

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Inspections and checks are conducted to maintain remote positioning vehicle performance in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

3.2 Operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

3.3 Fixed component tools are tested, adjusted or replaced in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

4. Complete housekeeping activities

4.1 RPV is cleaned and stored in accordance with standard procedures .

4.2 All required records and documentation are finalised in accordance with standard procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

DEFCM314A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA40510 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Operations)
  • DEF40512 - Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance Operations