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 PUAFIR311B, 'Dispatch rappel personnel and equipment from a helicopter'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Dispatch rappel personnel and equipment from a 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 dispatch equipment | 1.1 Specialistrappel and dispatchequipment is selected and prepared in accordance with organisational safe work practices. 1.2 Appropriate rappel and dispatch equipment is donned in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.3 Personal equipment pre-flight check is conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.4 Rappel and cargo ropes are loaded into the helicopter and secured. 1.5 Equipment faults are reported to relevant supervisor for rectification or replacement. |
2. Conduct helicopter pre-flight check and preparation | 2.1 Helicopter cabin area is prepared in accordance with organisational requirements. 2.2 Aircraft emergency equipment is located and checked. 2.3 Rappel rope attachment points are inspected and operational status confirmed. 2.4 Rappel ropes are attached to rope attachment points. 2.5 Helicopter communications system is tested and operational status confirmed. 2.6 Helicopter equipment faults are reported to pilot. 2.7 Pre-mission brief details are confirmed with appropriate personnel. |
3. Load rappellers and equipment into helicopter | 3.1 Weight of rappel personnel, rappel and firefighting equipment is obtained. 3.2 Equipment is secured in helicopter according to weight and balance requirements. 3.3 Rappellers are appropriately secured in seats. 3.4 Personal attachment to helicopter is confirmed. 3.5 Pre-flight operational checks and briefs are undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements. |
4. Conduct rappel site inspection | 4.1 Overfly of prospective rappel site is undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.2 Hazard assessment of proposed dispatch site is undertaken. 4.3 Pilot and rappel crew leader are informed as to site suitability. 4.4 Possible escape routes from fire are identified and conveyed to rappel crew. |
5. Dispatch rappel crew and their equipment | 5.1 Pre-dispatch checks of rappellers, attachment to rappel ropes, and equipment are conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. 5.2 Pilot is directed to maintain helicopter over rappel site in accordance with organisational requirements. 5.3 Pilot’s approval to conduct a rappel is obtained. 5.4 Rappel rope is attached and checked prior to commencing the dispatch. 5.5 Rappellers are directed to helicopter skids using relevant hand signals in accordance with organisational requirements. 5.6 Rappeller and equipment descent and landing are monitored. 5.7 Communication is maintained with rappellers, pilot and control organisation. 5.8 Emergency procedures are invoked as required in accordance with organisational requirements. |
6. Retrieve personnel and equipment | 6.1 Appropriate ropes and equipment for the retrieval of rappellers are prepared. 6.2 Pre-retrieval checks of rappellers, attachment to rappel ropes, and equipment are conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. 6.3 Pilot is briefed on proposed retrieval operation. 6.4 Equipment and personnel extraction is conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. 6.5 Personnel extraction is conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. |
7. Complete rappel operations | 7.1 Debrief of rappellers and pilot is conducted in accordance with organisational requirements. 7.2 Relevant helicopter equipment is inspected and stowed and identified helicopter equipment faults are reported to pilot. 7.3 Rappel equipment and rope attachment points are inspected in accordance with organisational requirements. 7.4 Damage to rappel equipment is reported to appropriate personnel for assessment and/or repair/replacement or disposal in accordance with organisational procedures and practices. 7.5 Reports on operations are completed in accordance with organisational requirements. |