Search as a member of an air search team

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 PUAAMS002B, 'Search as a member of an air search team'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Search as a member of an air search team' 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 Prepare for search operations

1.1 Operational briefing is obtained from relevant search and rescueauthority.

1.2 Aircraft is configured and loaded in accordance with requirements and pilot-in-command instructions.

1.3 Involvement in briefings is undertaken.

1.4 Incident information is used to determine personal equipment needed for search operation.

2 Conduct search operations

2.1 Scanning distance is identified and aircraft windows are marked.

2.2 Search briefing is reviewed en route to task area.

2.3 Impediments toeffectiveobservation techniques are identified and appropriate adjustments made.

2.4 Observation technique is applied.

2.5 Search equipment is operated to maximise sighting and identification effectiveness.

3 Investigate sightings

3.1 Sightings are reported and maintained.

3.2 Sightings are investigated.

3.3 Sightings are logged and communicated to the relevant search and rescue authority.

4 Communicate outcome search

4.1 Signals are identified.

4.2 Communications are logged and communicated to the relevant search and rescue authority.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAAMS002B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA30410 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
  • PUA30412 - Certificate III in Public Safety (SES Rescue)
  • AVI30216 - Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman)