Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises

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 PUAEMR011, 'Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage and evaluate emergency management exercises' 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 exercise

1.1

Exercise documentation are reviewed to confirm governance and stakeholder requirements

1.2

Exercise aim, objectives, activities and evaluation plan are examined and confirmed

1.3

Relevant permissions, authorities, clearances and approvals are identified and confirmed

1.4

Logistic requirements are identified and organised, in accordance with organisational procedures

1.5

Communication plan is designed and implemented, in consultation with stakeholders

2

Manage exercise activities

2.1

Exercise management team is formed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

Communication and consultation is established and maintained with activity personnel throughout the conduct of the exercise

2.3

Exercise site preparation and familiarisation is ensured, in accordance with the exercise plan

2.4

Briefings are prepared and delivered to stakeholders detailing exercise objectives and activities

2.5

Confirmation and management of logistic requirements for exercise activities are confirmed

2.6

Exercise plan is used to initiate and facilitate the conduct and direction of the exercise

2.7

Exercise hazards are identified, risks are continually assessed and control measures are implemented

3

Evaluate outcomes against exercise objectives

3.1

Post exercise debriefings are conducted and feedback is obtained and actions are identified

3.2

Exercise feedback is collated, recorded, analysed and issues are identified

3.3

Exercise report, including recommendations, is prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures and is distributed to relevant stakeholders


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAEMR011 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA51004 - Diploma of Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA41004 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Leadership)
  • PUA60704 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Community Safety)
  • PUA41104 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety)