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 MARF6001A, 'Coordinate search and rescue operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Coordinate search and rescue 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
1 | Activate search and rescue support plan | 1.1 | Distress and emergency signals, and communications are recognised and evaluated |
1.2 | Type of emergency, and level and nature of assistance required is assessed and its practicability is considered | ||
1.3 | Communications are established, where possible, with the parties in distress, other vessels and relevant authorities/agencies | ||
1.4 | Search and rescue parameters are identified based on available information | ||
1.5 | Search and rescue strategy is developed based on all available information and after consultation with others, in the established chain of command | ||
1.6 | Required resources are identified according to the strategy | ||
1.7 | Strategy is evaluated and reviewed as determined by the input of all information and review of available resources | ||
1.8 | Organisation and command chain with other stations involved in the search and rescue is established in collaboration with search and rescue authorities | ||
2 | Coordinate crew in search and rescue operations | 2.1 | Crew members are informed of the scenario and strategy |
2.2 | Crew members are briefed on their roles and responsibilities and the way the crew will operate, and are deployed to the required stations | ||
2.3 | Tasks are allocated to crew members according to their roles in the crew and level of competence | ||
2.4 | Confirmation is gained from crew members of their understanding of the scenario, their role and the roles of other crew members | ||
2.5 | Performance of crew members is monitored and reviewed as the scenario unfolds to determine ongoing requirements | ||
2.6 | Directions are given to others involved in the search and rescue operation according to agreed plan and established chain of command | ||
2.7 | Manoeuvres of vessel are made according to agreed plan and with due regard to limits of the vessel and the environment | ||
2.8 | Feedback from crew members and others involved in the search and rescue operation is received and relayed to others according to agreed plan and established chain of command | ||
3 | Liaise with internal and external authorities/ agencies | 3.1 | Radio communication is established and maintained with all parties involved in the search and rescue operations |
3.2 | Briefings are provided to appropriate people according to operational procedures | ||
3.3 | Search and rescue progress is monitored and information is provided to internal and external authorities/agencies | ||
3.4 | Issues are negotiated with internal and external authorities/agencies | ||
3.5 | Resources are monitored and reviewed to meet changing requirements according to operational procedures | ||
3.6 | Problems/potential problems with the search and rescue are identified and solutions are developed in liaison with internal and external authorities/agencies | ||
3.7 | Guidance and support are provided and sought to/from internal and external authorities/agencies according to requirements | ||
4 | Manage communications systems | 4.1 | Communications systems are identified as appropriate to the situation and the strategy |
4.2 | Communications systems are selected according to agreed plan and established chain of command | ||
4.3 | Communications systems are managed to provide optimum capability | ||
5 | Conclude search and rescue support | 5.1 | Duration of the search and rescue operation is determined by the level of emergency |
5.2 | Instructions from internal and external authorities/agencies about the duration of the search and rescue are complied with | ||
5.3 | All information is collected and preserved | ||
5.4 | Debrief is conducted with relevant people involved | ||
5.5 | Items for improvement are identified and action is taken to have improvements built into support plans | ||
6 | Manage search and rescue records | 6.1 | Records of the search and rescue are made in the vessel log |
6.2 | Other documentation is completed as required by regulatory requirements | ||
6.3 | Reports are completed and disseminated according to organisational requirements |