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 PUAFIR303B, 'Suppress wildfire'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Suppress 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Receive and report details of wildfire | 1.1 Details of the fire's location and development of the fire are received and recorded 1.2 Fire details are reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures |
2. Prepare to respond to fire | 2.1 The location of and access to the wildfire are confirmed and the most effective route is ascertained 2.2 Required organisational equipment, protective clothing, apparel, food and water required are assessed and procured before departure 2.3 The most appropriate method of transport to the wildfire is selected and used |
3. Proceed to fire | 3.1 The location of the wildfire is confirmed from observation or by direction while on approach 3.2 Access to area is determined and achieved with minimum injury to personnel or damage to vehicles, equipment or environmentally sensitive areas 3.3 The safety of people in the wildfire area is assessed and monitored 3.4 Evidence of the wildfire cause is noted and brought to the attention of the appropriate authority 3.5 Navigational tools are used for planning and operational purposes |
4. Protect people | 4.1 As far as conditions allow, the number and location of people in the threatened area is determined 4.2 Appropriate evacuation or non-evacuation protocols are identified and applied or advised to persons in the path of a wildfire 4.3 Access to hazardous locations is controlled 4.4 The safe defensibility of property is evaluated and assistance is provided to help occupiers 4.5 Advice and support is provided to occupiers in helping them safely defend their property 4.6 The safety of people in the threatened area is monitored during the course of the fire 4.7 The safety of people in the area is checked and confirmed after the passing of the fire |
5. Combat wildfire | 5.1 Media and equipment are selected and used to allow wildfire control operations to be conducted effectively and safely in accordance with the organisation's procedures and OH&S procedures 5.2 The most suitable location from which to use equipment to commence wildfire control operations is selected 5.3 Access to the selected area of operations is gained in the safest and most effective manner 5.4 Fire hazards are identified and action taken to minimise the risk of injury to the public, personnel and self 5.5 Fire control strategies and tactics are employed to achieve the objectives in accordance with the organisation's procedures 5.6 Fire control activities undertaken minimise overall damage and impact on the environment 5.7 Potential fire behaviour is considered and acted upon to ensure safety and achievement of objective 5.8 Fuel, weather and topographical factors are observed and potential fire behaviour anticipated 5.9 The effectiveness of tactics employed is reported to the supervisor 5.10 Area of origin and evidence of fire cause is protected and brought to attention of supervisor or relevant authority 5.11 Safe egress and/or refuge from the fire is identified and communicated to personnel |
6. Conduct mop-up and patrol activities | 6.1 Mop-up and patrol activities are carried out effectively and safely to the distance determined by the Incident Controller 6.2 Patrol of the perimeter or sector of the fire is maintained in accordance with the organisation's procedures and guidelines |
7. Recover and maintain equipment | 7.1 Equipment is made up and made ready for operational use in accordance with the organisation's procedures 7.2 Damaged or missing equipment is replaced, recorded and/or reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures |