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 PUAFIR204, 'Respond to wildfire'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Respond to wildfire' 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 to respond to fire | 1.1 | Information received about the location and type of wildfire is confirmed |
1.2 | Most effective route to the fire is identified and navigated safely | ||
1.3 | Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2 | Proceed to fire | 2.1 | Location of the fire and type of fuel is confirmed on approach |
2.2 | Life is protected and damage to property and the environment is minimised, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.3 | Evidence relevant to fire cause is noted and reported utilising the organisations chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.4 | Indicators of fire behaviour are observed and reported | ||
3 | Obtain and use firefighting equipment and extinguishing media | 3.1 | Nominated extinguishing media and/or firefighting equipment are located and obtained |
3.2 | Extinguishing media and equipment are used, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures | ||
4 | Combat wildfire | 4.1 | Instructions are received, firefighting strategies and tactics are confirmed and implemented |
4.2 | Suppression techniques, equipment and extinguishing media appropriate to wildfire conditions are used | ||
4.3 | Control lines are prepared as directed | ||
4.4 | Equipment is positioned, made ready for use and protected from damage | ||
4.5 | Fire is attacked taking into account wildfire hazards as directed | ||
4.6 | Evidence of fire cause and area of fire origin are protected | ||
4.7 | Communication is maintained at all times with all personnel | ||
5 | Observe and react to wildfire and weather conditions | 5.1 | Changing conditions at the fire are observed and their effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported |
5.2 | Weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour are observed and reported | ||
5.3 | Variations in topography, fuel features and fuel arrangements are observed and reported | ||
5.4 | Escape routes and safety zones are confirmed and maintained throughout the incident | ||
5.5 | Communication is maintained with other firefighting personnel throughout operational activities | ||
6 | Participate in mopup and patrol activities and support operations | 6.1 | Mopping up activities are carried out, as directed |
6.2 | Patrol of the perimeter or sector of the fire is maintained, as directed | ||
6.3 | Activities to support firefighting operations are carried out, as directed | ||
7 | Recover and store equipment | 7.1 | Equipment and consumables are recovered, as directed |
7.2 | Firefighting equipment is collected and stored at the incident | ||
7.3 | Cleaning and maintenance are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
7.4 | Damaged or lost equipment is identified and reported | ||