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 PUAAMS007, '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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Prepare search plan | 1.1 | Search and rescue assets and potential assets are identified and recorded in databases |
1.2 | Strategic and tactical objectives are identified, in accordance with search and rescue unit plans | ||
1.3 | Strategies to achieve objectives are identified | ||
1.4 | Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented | ||
1.5 | Information management strategies are identified and applied | ||
1.6 | Search and rescue procedures and policies are communicated to personnel, groups and other organisations, in accordance with the needs of those people | ||
2 | Apply datum search planning principles | 2.1 | Last known and/or most probable position of missing person is established from available data |
2.2 | Initial search procedures are implemented, in accordance with search and rescue organisational policies | ||
2.3 | Calculations are made to establish intended track, area or position, in accordance with planned route | ||
2.4 | Time frame for survival of the missing persons is calculated | ||
2.5 | Physical and environmental factors are determined to assist in decision making | ||
2.6 | Search area is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures | ||
2.7 | Search pattern and track spacing is determined | ||
2.8 | Probability of detection factor for the missing person is calculated | ||
2.9 | Acceptability of probability of detection factor is evaluated | ||
2.10 | Search area is recalculated or redefined, determined by availability of assets, changing weather conditions and search time available | ||
3 | Apply rescueplanning principles | 3.1 | Nature of problem and/or distress is determined, in accordance with the available information |
3.2 | Rescue resources are identified, mobilised and monitored | ||
3.3 | Operational risks are assessed and minimised | ||
3.4 | Survivor delivery points are identified, in accordance with requirements and capability of the rescue platform | ||
3.5 | Physical, geographic and medical factors are considered for rescue and delivery, in accordance with situational requirements | ||
3.6 | Time factors are considered, in accordance with situational requirements | ||
3.7 | Chosen solution is evaluated and reported against determined criteria | ||
4 | Evaluate operational direction | 4.1 | Search and rescue plan is implemented and amended as dictated by the requirements of the situation |
4.2 | Process of continual evaluation is applied | ||
4.3 | Contingency planning is conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures | ||
4.4 | Regular briefings and debriefings are conducted with relevant personnel | ||