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 PUAFIR501B, 'Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities' 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. Plan fire/incident investigation and analysis activities | 1.1 The roles and responsibilities of the government and non-government organisations involved in fire/incident investigation are identified 1.2 Procedures and protocols for the cooperation and coordination of relevant organisations involved in the fire/incident investigation are identified, agreed and implemented 1.3 Strategies required to conduct a fire/incident investigation and analysis are identified and implemented in accordance with the organisation's procedures 1.4 Preliminary and background information concerning the context of the fire/incident investigation is prepared 1.5 The relevant legislative requirements that impact on the collection and recording of evidence are identified 1.6 Evidence and information gathering process at the incident site is planned in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements, environmental conditions and resource availability 1.7 Required fire investigation equipment and resources for the incident are identified and assembled |
2. Collect, collate and preserve evidence | 2.1 The methods and techniques of evidence and information collection appropriate to the investigation are applied in accordance with legislative requirements 2.2 The various types of evidence and information pertinent to the investigation are recorded and/or collected in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures 2.3 The procedures for continuity and preservation of evidence are followed in accordance with legislative requirements 2.4 Appropriate packaging and identification techniques for the transportation of evidence for the purpose of laboratory testing are implemented |
3. Determine cause and origin of fire | 3.1 The procedures required to determine the origin and cause of fire are followed 3.2 Assistance is rendered to laboratory personnel and specialist organisations in accordance with organisational procedures 3.3 Physical evidence that can lead to the determination of the origin and cause of fire is identified and examined 3.4 Preliminary findings are documented and validated in accordance with organisational procedures 3.5 The cause and origin of fire is determined 3.6 Findings, methodologies, support data and briefing notes are documented in accordance with organisational and legislative procedures |
4. Conduct analysis of incident | 4.1 Information relating to incident is gathered in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures 4.2 Information relating to incident is evaluated in accordance with the organisation's procedures |
5. Record and report information collected | 5.1 Relevant organisation/legislative requirements for the recording, reporting and producing of information for a fire/incident investigation are implemented |
6. Prepare personnel for proceedings | 6.1 Briefings are held with counsel as required 6.2 Other personnel involved in the proceedings are briefed 6.3 Additional information and/or clarification of fire/incident investigation procedures/findings are provided as required 6.4 Protocols for giving of evidence at a coronial/civil/criminal proceeding are followed |
7. Review and evaluate fire/incident investigation | 7.1 Outcomes of proceedings are reviewed to ensure knowledge of investigations, trends and precedents is current 7.2 Changes to an organisation's policy and procedures arising from rulings and decisions are formulated and reported 7.3 Post incident analysis documentation is completed in accordance with the organisation's requirements 7.4 Fire/incident cause determination/documentation/ recommendations are forwarded according to the organisation's procedures |