Develop community awareness networks

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 PUACOM011B, 'Develop community awareness networks'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop community awareness networks' 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 networks within the community

1.1 Individual and group stakeholders within the community, and their issues and concerns, are identified.

1.2 Rapport is established and maintained with appropriate community representatives and groups.

2. Manage public safety awareness activities

2.1 Need for activities is determined.

2.2 Cooperation and support is enlisted from industry, government and the community in planning and initiating special promotions which target the identified needs.

2.3 Representation for the organisation in public forums and community events is arranged to promote awareness and a positive public image of the organisation.

3. Facilitate community group discussions and formal meetings

3.1 Relevant information is provided to the group to facilitate its outcomes.

3.2 Contributions are sought, acknowledged and encouraged to foster group participation.

3.3 Strategies appropriate to the group are implemented to promote ongoing participation of all group members.

3.4 Objectives and agendas for meetings are negotiated to assist the community.

3.5 Meeting procedures are appropriate to the level of formality and the community context.

4. Report on public safety awareness activities

4.1 Community perceptions of organisational personnel and quality of service delivery are consistently monitored by listening to feedback, both direct and via the media.

4.2 Public safety awareness activities are evaluated.

4.3 Reports detailing activities, results and recommendations are completed and processed in line with organisation guidelines.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUACOM011B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA31806 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Defence Public Affairs)
  • PUA41104 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA31404 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA30310 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Police Liaison)
  • PUA50410 - Diploma of Public Safety (SES Operations Management)
  • PUA40301 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
  • DEF31812 - Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs
  • DEF33012 - Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs
  • PUA31412 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA30312 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Police Liaison)
  • PUA41112 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA50412 - Diploma of Public Safety (SES Operations Management)
  • PUA40313 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)
  • DEF30417 - Certificate III in Defence Public Affairs