Manage and coordinate resources for emergency operations

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 HLTAMB010, 'Manage and coordinate resources for emergency operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage and coordinate resources for emergency 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

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Maintain operations to meet quality standards

1.1 Ensure supplies necessary for operations are available and meet organisation requirements

1.2 Ensure operations within the area of responsibility meet service delivery specifications

1.3 Provide accurate information and advice to staff, members of the public and related organisations in line with organisation policy and within the own area of responsibility

1.4 Communicate operational information to the appropriate people in a manner and at a level and pace to promote understanding

1.5 Ensure systems to monitor quality, time and cost specifications for service provided are fully and correctly implemented and maintained

1.6 Recognise factors that may disrupt operations and take appropriate action to minimise their effects

1.7 Maintain complete and accurate records of operations in own area of responsibility in accordance with established clinical guidelines and protocols

1.8 Promptly communicate recommendations for improving efficiency of operations and quality of service to the appropriate people

1.9 Ensure the scene is secure for emergency personnel in consultation with the incident controller for emergency operations

2. Create and maintain conditions conducive to productive work and quality service

2.1 Ensure the work environment is as conducive to work activity as possible

2.2 Establish and maintain a sufficient supply of resources to meet community needs

2.3 Ensure staff working conditions and use of resources satisfy current legislation and organisation guidelines

2.4 Ensure frequency of maintenance and the use of equipment conform to established clinical guidelines/protocols

2.5 Where resources do not meet requirements, refer the matter to appropriate person

2.6 Promptly report workplace accidents and incidents to appropriate person and record as required

2.7 Promptly refer recommendations for improving conditions to appropriate person

2.8 Ensure all necessary records are complete, accurate and legible and available to authorised person when required

2.9 Review records to ensure completeness and accuracy in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

3. Monitor and control use of resources

3.1 Maintain expenditure within agreed budgets, ensuring it conforms to organisation procedures and does not compromise future spending requirements

3.2 Clearly explain the contribution each team member can make to control of resources

3.3 Ensure records of expenditure are complete, accurate and legible

3.4 Ensure prompt corrective action is taken in response to actual or potential significant deviations from plans

3.5 Promptly refer requests for expenditure outside own responsibility to the appropriate person


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTAMB010 appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT51015 - Diploma of Paramedical Science