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 PUAFIR512, 'Develop and analyse the behaviour and suppression options for a Level 2 wildfire'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop and analyse the behaviour and suppression options for a Level 2 wildfire' 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. Analyse factors impacting on the spread and behaviour of an intermediate wildfire and develop an incident prediction | 1.1 Information on the current and future fire spread and fire behaviour is collected from a range of sources and recorded. 1.2 Analysis is conducted using consideration offuels and fuel assessment, weather analysis, the effects of topography and likely resultant fire behaviour. 1.3 Fire prediction toolsand references are effectively utilised in the analysis of fire spread and behaviour. 1.4 Results of the fire behaviour analysis are validated against fire observations as they become available. |
2. Develop maps and data, and maintain associated information regarding projected fire spread and behaviour | 2.1 Necessary map information and data is prepared. 2.2 Fire spread and behaviour projections are developed in a manner appropriate to the incident. 2.3 Use of the information in planning the control of the incident is facilitated through quality, timeliness and presentation of the information. 2.4 Fire spread and fire behaviour projections are updated as new weather and fire information becomes available. |
3. Analyse and communicate key risks of the projected fire spread and behaviour | 3.1 Site information is sought from agency databases or experts. 3.2 Area and timing of potential future impact of the fire is projected. 3.3 Key risks of the fire to human, economic and environmental assets are considered. 3.4 Fire and weather are monitored to assess if or when fire danger is likely to suddenly increase. |
4. Prepare and analyse a range of fire suppression options consistent with incident objectives | 4.1 Range of options with an analysis of probable level of success and consequences of failure is prepared for consideration by the Incident Management Team. 4.2 Time available and the threshold fire behaviour for which each strategy and tactic is likely to be effective are considered. 4.3 Projected changes to or variation in fire behaviour conditions (due to fuel, weather, topography, fire size) are considered. 4.4 Advice and analysis are provided to the Incident Management Team to assist in development of strategies and fallback strategies. |