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 PUAFIR211B, 'Undertake helicopter winch operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake helicopter winch operations' 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 winch-exit operations | 1.1 Appropriate clothing and equipment is selected and worn 1.2 Winch-exit operations are undertaken in accordance with the organisation's safe work practices and aircraft capabilities 1.3 Pre-flight aircraft safety and winch briefings are obtained and are acted upon 1.4 The necessary firefighting equipment, as advised from workplace instructions, is assembled 1.5 The aircraft is loaded in accordance with workplace instructions 1.6 Seatbelts are secured in accordance with workplace instructions |
2. Winch-exit from helicopter | 2.1 Winching equipment is donned and attached to winch cable 2.2 Seatbelts are unsecured following clearance to commence movement within the helicopter 2.3 Movement towards the helicopter door and assumption of the winching position is undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions 2.4 Actions are undertaken to minimise uncommanded movement, spinning, or swaying during descent to the ground 2.5 Correct landing techniques are selected and used in consideration of ground and weather conditions 2.6 Winch equipment is detached, all clear signal communicated and the assembly point for individual and equipment is identified and reached in accordance with the organisation's procedures |
3. Winch on board helicopter | 3.1 Individuals and equipment are located at the nominated assembly point, winching equipment is donned and attached to winch cable and all clear signal is communicated to the crew person in accordance with the organisation's procedures 3.2 Actions to minimise uncommanded movement, spinning or swaying during ascent to the helicopter are undertaken in accordance with the organisation's procedures 3.3 Movement on board the helicopter and towards the seat is undertaken in accordance with workplace instructions 3.4 Seatbelts are secured and remain so until the helicopter has landed and clearance is obtained to commence movement within the helicopter |