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 PUAFIR304B, 'Respond to marine emergencies'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Respond to marine emergencies' 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. Proceed to marine emergency | 1.1 Information received about the vessel, location and type of marine emergency is recorded in accordance with organisational requirements, and relevant stakeholders and support agencies are notified. 1.2 Personal protective clothing and equipment is donned in response to the type of marine emergency reported and anticipated conditions at the incident. 1.3 Most effective route to the marine emergency is identified. 1.4 Access to the marine emergency is gained, protecting life and minimising damage to property and environment in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures. |
2. Prepare extinguishing media and/or equipment for use | 2.1 Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located. 2.2 Resources and equipment to access and assist in emergency operations are identified and assembled in accordance with organisational procedures. 2.3 Nominated extinguishing media and/or equipment is identified, obtained and/or accessed. 2.4 Equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures. |
3. Access the vessel | 3.1 Hazards and special risks are identified, monitored and controlled in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.2 Protective clothing selected is appropriate to the hazards and special risks. 3.3 Breathing apparatus is checked and donned in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.4 Breathing apparatus procedures are followed. 3.5 Access to the emergency is gained in an appropriate manner. 3.6 Nature and location of the emergency is determined. |
4. Conduct search and rescue | 4.1 Systematic primary and secondary searches are conducted. 4.2 All areas are searched and marked in accordance with organisational procedures. 4.3 Casualties are located, assisted and rescued in accordance with organisational procedures. 4.4 Fatalities are located and protected in accordance with organisational procedures and relevant legislation. 4.5 All persons are accounted for and information is communicated to Incident Controller. |
5. Combat the emergency | 5.1 Organisational firefighting objectives and strategies are received, confirmed and implemented under direction of supervisor. 5.2 Firefighting tactics are selected according to the type of emergency and the actual or potential hazards are identified within the areas of operations. 5.3 Firefighting considerations are taken into account when implementing tactics. 5.4 Emergency is located and access is gained in the safest and most effective manner to minimise damage to property or risk of injury to others or self. 5.5 Incident potential is anticipated and action taken to protect the safety of self and others to achieve the determined strategy. 5.6 Strategies and tactics are selected to minimise injury to persons, damage to property and impact on the environment. 5.7 Ongoing communication is maintained throughout the operations between firefighters, crew members and the supervisor at the incident. |
6. Observe and react to changing conditions on the vessel and to the vessel itself | 6.1 Changing conditions at the emergency are observed and their effects on vessel behaviour are noted and reported. 6.2 Tactics are adapted to meet changing conditions and vessel behaviour. 6.3 Safe paths of egress are identified and maintained at all times. |
7. Participate in ancillary operations | 7.1 Ancillary operations are undertaken to complement emergency operations and prevent further damage to the vessel and its contents. 7.2 Water run-off is monitored and conditions reported to supervisor. 7.3 Emergency operations and ancillary operations at the incident ensure risk and/or damage to the environment is avoided or minimised. 7.4 Assistance is given to complete and record appropriate incident information. |
8. Conclude operations | 8.1 All equipment is removed from the site after completion of activities. 8.2 Equipment is cleaned, serviced and restowed for operational use in accordance organisational procedures. 8.3 Security of scene is maintained. |