Work in an aviation environment

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 PUAAMS001A, 'Work in an aviation environment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work in an aviation environment' 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. Work effectively as a member of a search and rescue crew

Functions and responsibilities are determined from policies and procedures

Contact/call-out arrangements and requirements are determined from organisational documents and personal employment requirements

Factors which impede or disqualify persons from performing safe and effective aircrew duties are determined from policies and procedures

Communication equipment, terminology and procedures are utilised in accordance with policies, procedures and company operation’s manuals to ensure safe and effective operations during flight

In-flight performance is maintained in accordance with policies, procedures, and company operations manuals

2. Work safely in an aviation environment

Safety procedures for working in and around aircraft are determined from policies and procedures

Cabin/load security and dangerous goods requirements are determined in accordance with policies and procedures

appropriate manual handling strategies are applied when loading the aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures

In-flight hazards are managed in accordance with policies and procedures, organisational operations manuals and pilot-in-command instructions

3. Respond to aircraft emergency situations

Aircraft cabin, load and occupants are prepared for impact

Firefighting equipment is used to protect occupants and the aircraft from fire

Escape/evacuation plan is implemented in accordance with policies and procedures

Emergency care is provided to injured occupants as required

Life and health of survivors are supported and maintained

Survival plan is implemented

4. Complete documentation

Manifests, load sheets and other pre-flight documents are completed in accordance with policies and procedures

In-flight operations log is completed in accordance with policies and procedures

Debriefing documents and other post flight reports are completed in accordance with policies and procedures