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 PUAAMS008B, 'Manage 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 'Manage 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop strategies | 1.1 Search and rescue parameters are identified based on information available. 1.2 Search and rescue strategy is developed based on all information available. 1.3 Required resources are identified in accordance with the strategy based on all available information. 1.4 Strategy is evaluated and reviewed as determined by the input of all information and review of available resources. |
2. Coordinate team members | 2.1 Team members are informed of the scenario and strategy, determined from outcome of review of all information and resource requirements. 2.2 Team members are briefed on their roles and responsibilities and of the way the team will operate. 2.3 Tasks are allocated to team members commensurate with their roles in the team and level of competence. 2.4 Confirmation is gained from team member of an understanding of the scenario, their role and roles of others in the team. 2.5 Performance of team members is monitored and reviewed as the scenario unfolds to determine ongoing requirements. 2.6 Feedback from team members is received and relayed to others. |
3. Liaise with internal and external authorities and agencies/organisations | 3.1 Briefings are provided to the appropriate people. 3.2 Resources are monitored and reviewed to determine changing requirements. 3.3 Guidance and support are provided and sought to/from authorities and agencies in accordance with requirements. |
4. Manage communications systems | 4.1 Communications systems are identified as appropriate to the situation and strategy. 4.2 Communications systems are selected in accordance with requirements. 4.3 Communications systems are managed to provide optimum capability. |
5. Manage search and rescue records | 5.1 Records are managed to ensure quality and attention to detail. 5.2 Intended audience for written report is identified and expectations negotiated. 5.3 Content of report is accurate and written in a concise and logical manner. 5.4 Report is disseminated to the intended audience in a timely manner. |