Perform underwater beach and waterway surveys

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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 PUADEFDV012B, 'Perform underwater beach and waterway surveys'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Perform underwater beach and waterway surveys' 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. Prepare for underwater survey

1.1 Survey task and available worksite data are determined and analysed

1.2 Survey plan is developed consistent with the dive plan

1.3 Survey equipment is selected, inspected and prepared

1.4 Survey equipment is secured safely to/from the dive site

1.5 Access obstructions and other hazards are assessed and action is taken to remove/reduce the risk

2. Conduct underwater survey

2.1 Survey equipment is secured on self for ease of accessibility and lack of interference to mobility and dive equipment

2.2 Bottom gradient is measured

2.3 Bottom composition is determined and sub-surface features, channels and obstacles are identified and marked

3. Conduct post-survey procedures

3.1 Survey equipment is de-serviced and stored after use

3.2 Survey report is drafted and submitted according to organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUADEFDV012B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA41406 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Defence Diving)