Respond to fire

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 PUADEFEO201C, 'Respond to fire'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Respond to fire' 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 fire

1.1 Procedures related to a fire emergency are accessed, interpreted and rehearsed

1.2 Location of firefighting equipment is identified and the equipment is checked in accordance with organisational procedures and referred for maintenance/replacement as required

2. Carry out initial notification and assessment

2.1 Nature and scope of the fire is identified, confirmed and reported to appropriate personnel

2.2 Fire situation is assessed and appropriate course of action is determined in keeping with requirements for personal safety

2.3 Notification of fire threat is undertaken in accordance with authorised procedures

2.4 Emergency evacuation procedures are followed, where appropriate, and in accordance with organisational procedures

3. Extinguish fires

3.1 Fires are extinguished using the appropriate equipment, materials and procedures

3.2 Extinguisher is applied to ensure fast knockdown of fire

3.3 Extinguisher is used at the appropriate range and time

3.4 Extinguisher is used to minimise damage to equipment and facilities and to minimise risk of injury to personnel


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUADEFEO201C appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA32310 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Manufacture)
  • PUA31102 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Driving in a Threat Environment)
  • PUA32909 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Vehicle Recovery)
  • PUA32709 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Intelligence Operations)
  • PUA32106 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Regional Surveillance Operations)
  • PUA21210 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Manufacture)
  • PUA32409 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Air Dispatch)
  • PUA20810 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance)
  • PUA31606 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Artillery Operations)
  • PUA31506 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Armoured Operations)
  • PUA32609 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Field Petroleum Operations)
  • PUA41910 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Manufacture)
  • PUA30810 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Maintenance)
  • PUA32510 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental)
  • PUA32210 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Sensor Operations)
  • PUA51310 - Diploma of Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Manufacture)
  • PUA31906 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Infantry Operations)
  • PUA32006 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Military Engineering)