Navigate from an aircraft

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 PUAFIR315, 'Navigate from an aircraft'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Navigate from an aircraft' 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

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for flight

1.1

Incident and/or task information is obtained

1.2

Relevant maps and navigation equipment are gathered and checked

1.3

Information and navigation techniques are applied to plot position on map or navigation chart and to determine current location and destination, within accepted tolerances

1.4

Aircraft performance capabilities are considered

2

Determine and plan a safe flight route

2.1

Preliminary flight route is determined using available information

2.2

Assessment of hazards, topographical features and other considerations along proposed flight route and at destination is undertaken

2.3

Preliminary flight route is modified, in accordance with outcomes of hazard assessment

2.4

Records are prepared, in accordance with organisational requirements

2.5

Pilot is briefed on task requirements, planned flight route and relevant information, in accordance with organisational requirements

3

Navigate to destination

3.1

Pilot is directed to follow planned route, as required

3.2

Route plan and navigation aids are used to maintain compliance with planned route

3.3

Location is determined by identification with ground features

3.4

Current location is regularly verified within accepted tolerances

3.5

Amendments to flight route are undertaken, in accordance with changes in environmental factors, fire behaviour and operational requirements

3.6

Lost en route procedures are implemented, as required

3.7

Unanticipated difficulties are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.8

En route and arrival reporting information is transmitted, in accordance with organisational procedures

4

Complete post navigational activities

4.1

Report is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

4.2

Navigational equipment is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAFIR315 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA30701 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
  • PUA30601 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
  • PUA30613 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
  • PUA30713 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)