Work effectively in the fire protection industry

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 PRMPFES32A, 'Work effectively in the fire protection industry'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work effectively in the fire protection industry' 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 Respond to changes in workplace legislative and administrative requirements

1.1 Respond to changes in legislative and administrative requirements relating to workplace procedures and practices effectively and promptly, within the technician's scope of responsibility

1.2 Apply knowledge of relevant organisational and OHS policies and procedures and where needed clarify with the relevant persons

2 Maintain services and operations

2.1 Ensure workplace procedures undertaken meet quality, OHS and delivery specifications

2.2 Offer accurate information and advice where required according to organisational requirements

2.3 Pass on information which affects customers and the efficiency of operations and services to relevant persons as required

2.4 Note factors which may cause operations and services to be disrupted and take appropriate measures to minimise their effect

2.5 Maintain and comply with systems to monitor quantity, quality, cost and time specification for service product delivery

3 Make positive contributions in a team environment

3.1 Respond to other team members' contributions in a positive and supportive manner

3.2 Respond to conflict with and between colleagues positively to assist with creating an atmosphere of conciliation and compromise

3.3 Offer support to colleagues in conflict with others in accordance with organisational requirements

4 Maintain conditions for an effective and safe working environment

4.1 Inspect, maintain, use and store safety and personal protective equipment in accordance with industry and legislative requirements and manufacturers' requirements

4.2 Identify and report potential and actual safety incidents in accordance with organisational requirements

4.3 Drive and maintain motor vehicles in accordance with organisational requirements

4.4 Identify situations outside the technician's scope of responsibility and where appropriate discuss with the relevant persons

5 Apply First Aid procedures in the workplace

5.1 Apply basic First Aid procedures within the technician's scope of responsibility and in accordance with knowledge of First Aid, OHS procedures and other specified organisational policies and procedures

5.2 Report injuries in the workplace in accordance with the relevant OHS policy


Qualifications and Skillsets

PRMPFES32A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM30406 - Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)
  • PRM20406 - Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)