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 PUAFIR306B, 'Render hazardous materials incidents safe'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Render hazardous materials incidents safe' 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. Identify and handlehazardousmaterials | 1.1 Pre-incident plans, site control and containment plan and directives from supervisor are identified and implemented 1.2 Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the types of hazards reported, are selected and worn 1.3 The incident is approached using care and caution and a safe distance is maintained in accordance with the organisation's procedures and/or advice from appropriate authorities 1.4 Dangerous goods and hazardous substances are identified from a safe distance and information conveyed to the supervisor in accordance with the organisation's procedures 1.5 Information on hazards and handling procedures for the identified substance is obtained in accordance with the organisation's procedures 1.6 Suitability of personal protective clothing and equipment is re-assessed in accordance with information received 1.7 Dangerous goods and hazardous substances are handled according to the organisation's procedures 1.8 Assistance is provided in obtaining samples according to procedures and/or advice from other authorities |
2. Assist with establishing hazard control and decontamination zones | 2.1 Individual's responsibilities within the organisation's control plan are identified and followed 2.2 The scene is secured and hazard control and decontamination zones are established according to the organisation's procedures 2.3 Evacuation procedures are implemented, if directed, to protect life in accordance with the organisation's procedures 2.4 Assistance is provided to control personnel and equipment entering and leaving hazard control and decontamination zones in accordance with the organisation's procedures 2.5 Records are kept of personnel and equipment as they enter and leave hazard control and decontamination zones |
3. Contain and recover hazardous materials | 3.1 Appropriate containment strategies and resources are identified and implemented 3.2 Hazardous materials are diluted and/or contained in accordance with procedures and/or advice from appropriate authorities 3.3 Hazardous materials are recovered from the incident site according to guidelines and procedures from the appropriate authorities |
4. Assist with decontaminating personnel and equipment | 4.1 Personnel and equipment are decontaminated immediately following contamination, or possible contamination in accordance with the organisation's procedures and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines 4.2 Operations are completed, equipment collected, decontaminated and cleaned where appropriate and serviced in accordance with the organisation's procedures 4.3 Contamination incidents are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel in accordance with the organisation's procedures |