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 PUAFIR212B, 'Rappel from helicopter'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Rappel from helicopter' 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 operational rappel equipment | 1.1 Rappelequipment is selected and prepared in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Appropriate rappel and safety equipment is donned in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.3 Pre-flight checks on clothing and equipment are undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.4 Damage to rappel or safety equipment is reported to relevant supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal. |
2. Load rappel personnel and equipment into helicopter | 2.1 Rappel personnel, rappel and operational equipment are weighed and recorded. 2.2 Pilot is informed of weights. 2.3 Equipment is secured into helicopter under pilot or flight crew member supervision. 2.4 Seat position is assumed and seatbelt secured. 2.5 Pre-mission briefing instructions are obtained from operations officer or rappel crew leader and clarification of objectives and procedures is sought where required. 2.6 Pre-flight safety briefing is obtained from pilot or aircrew. |
3. Prepare to rappel from hovering helicopter | 3.1 Rappel rope is attached and checked according to procedures. 3.2 Movement to helicopter skids is undertaken as directed in accordance with procedures. 3.3 Pre-descent checks are conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.4 Emergency procedures are conducted as required. 3.5 Emergency commands are responded to in accordance with organisational requirements. |
4. Rappel from hovering helicopter | 4.1 Departure from skids is performed in accordance with commands and organisational procedures. 4.1 Rappel rope descent is undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.3 Landing is conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.4 Rappel rope is disconnected and landing area is cleared in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.5 Emergency procedures are conducted as required. 4.6 Emergency commands are responded to in accordance with organisational requirements. |
5. Retrieve rappel and firefighting equipment | 5.1 Area is cleared in preparation for retrieval of rappel and firefighting equipment in accordance with organisational requirements. 5.2 Equipment is connected and retrieval is conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. |
6. Perform maintenance on rappel equipment | 6.1 Equipment is inspected and required maintenance is performed in accordance with organisational or manufacturer requirements. 6.2 Damage to fire and rappel equipment is reported to relevant supervisor for repair, replacement or disposal. 6.3 Documentation related to maintenance or damage to equipment is completed and reported in accordance with procedures. |