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 MARF3005A, 'Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel' 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 | Actively prevent fire | 1.1 | Fire hazards (pre-conditions for fire) on board a vessel are identified and rectified according to workplace procedures |
1.2 | Onboard procedures for preventing fire are accessed and implemented | ||
2 | Prepare response to fire | 2.1 | Location and class of fire is identified |
2.2 | Alarm is raised | ||
2.3 | Condition of firefighting equipment and systems in work area is monitored according to planned maintenance schedules | ||
2.4 | Realistic drills and musters are practised to ensure pre-incident readiness of response personnel | ||
2.5 | Appropriate protective clothing and equipment including self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is made ready | ||
2.6 | All available means to limit the spread of fire and smoke are employed | ||
2.7 | Appropriate pump/s and ancillary equipment are readied to support firefighting operations | ||
2.8 | Extinguishing media/agent is selected according to the class/classes of fire | ||
3 | Combat fire | 3.1 | Threats to life or health are identified within the emergency area |
3.2 | Activities and tactics to combat the fire are selected so that the safety of the vessel and all on board is not compromised | ||
3.3 | Fire is located and access is gained in the safest and most timely manner | ||
3.4 | Fire is attacked using the extinguishing media/agent and application techniques appropriate to the class and size of fire | ||
3.5 | SCBA is donned and used correctly while undertaking fire extinguishment and rescue | ||
3.6 | Effectiveness of combat activities and tactics is evaluated and altered as required | ||
3.7 | Communication is maintained to ensure safety and efficiency of firefighting operation | ||
4 | Complete post-fire activities | 4.1 | Fire watch is maintained to prevent further outbreak |
4.2 | Equipment is restored to operational condition | ||
4.3 | Fire scene is preserved prior to investigation, if appropriate | ||
4.4 | Information relating to the incident is provided as part of fire debriefing session |