Lead a facility emergency response team

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 PUAFER010, 'Lead a facility emergency response team'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Lead a facility emergency response team' 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

Establish and maintain emergencyresponse teams

1.1

Role, authority, structure and scope of emergency response team is negotiated with management of the facility and is documented in facility emergency response procedures

1.2

A system for alerting emergency response team members to an emergency is developed, demonstrated and regularly tested

1.3

A business plan and budget are developed and maintained for the emergency response team

1.4

Facility emergency systems and procedures are audited for compliance with industry standards, codes and/or regulations

2

Provide information anddevelop procedures

2.1

A risk assessment of emergency response team's expected activities is conducted, in accordance with industry standards, codes and/or regulations

2.2

Hazards are identified and controls are developed and implemented, in accordance with industry standards, codes and/or regulations

2.3

Information is provided to the emergency response team about its role, authority, structure, scope, equipment and training requirements

2.4

Facility emergency response procedures are developed and provided to emergency response teams and other appropriate personnel and are regularly reviewed

2.5

Pre-incident planning information about layout of the facility and key features relevant to potential emergencies is provided to the emergency response team

2.6

Suitably qualified and competent emergency planners are consulted

2.7

Members of the emergency response team and emergency control organisation are consulted about and encouraged to participate in the development and review of facility emergency procedures

3

Make recommendations for provision of emergency equipment and manage its maintenance

3.1

Recommendations are made for the acquisition of emergency equipment appropriate to the role and scope of the emergency response team

3.2

Safe operating procedures, based on risk assessments and manufacturers' instructions, are developed and communicated to the emergency response team

3.3

Arrangements are made for the storage of emergency equipment in a location that is safe, convenient and readily accessible to the emergency response team

3.4

Arrangements are made to ensure emergency equipment is maintained, in accordance with industry standards and/or manufacturers' instructions

3.5

Personal protective clothing and equipment and information about its characteristics, limitations, safe use and care are provided to each member of the emergency response team

4

Arrange training for emergency response teams

4.1

Training and assessment is arranged before personnel are assigned to emergency response duties

4.2

Training is arranged, based on needs analysis, to ensure currency of competence

4.3

Arrangements are made for scheduling, promoting, reporting and recording of training, in accordance with facility emergency response procedures

4.4

Feedback on performance, during training, is used to validate and improve training delivery, processes and procedures

5

Monitor and report on emergencyresponse team

5.1

Emergency response team is audited and reviewed for relevance and ability to implement emergency response systems

5.2

Status of the emergency response team and emergency control system is reported to the emergency planning committee, in accordance with facility emergency response procedures