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 PUAFIR603A, 'Determine origin and cause of wildfire'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Determine origin and cause of 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. Coordinate wildfire investigation | 1.1 Roles and responsibilities of supportpersonnel from the various agencies in a wildfire investigation are confirmed 1.2 Cooperation of personnel from a range of agencies consistent with their designated roles and responsibilities for a wildfire investigation is achieved 1.3 Information required by fire investigator from personnel from other agencies is identified, sought and received 1.4 Activities of all personnel involved are coordinated to enable an efficient and effective investigation 1.5 Protective clothing and equipment are used in accordance with agency procedures 1.6 Occupational health and safety procedures appropriate to the incident are followed |
2. Secure fire scene and preserve evidence | 2.1 Legal obligations of fire investigators are adhered to throughout the investigation 2.2 Methods of scene security prior to examination are implemented 2.3 Procedures to monitor and log access to a wildfire scene are established and applied 2.4 Strategies for locating, collecting and processing evidence are implemented 2.5 Methods of preservation of evidence at a wildfire scene are implemented 2.6 Scene is protected from unnecessary damage, destruction or contamination |
3. Conduct scene investigation | 3.1 Investigation activities are coordinated with the Incident Controller, when active fire management operations are still occurring in relation to the incident 3.2 Fire incident information, data and records are collected and assessed 3.3 Witness information and other related information is obtained in accordance with jurisdictional requirements 3.4 Survey of scene is conducted to identify hazards and to preserve areas or items of evidential value 3.5 Effect of fuels, weather and topography on wildfire development and spread are identified 3.6 Effects of firefighting actions on fire scene and investigation are assessed 3.7 Scene is reviewed to determine areas of interest and to record observation of factors which may have a bearing on the determination of the origin, cause or development of a wildfire 3.8 Physical indicators relating to the path of fire travel or development of the wildfire are identified, assessed and recorded 3.9 Indicators of damage or destruction of assets caused by wildfire are identified 3.10 Origin and cause determination options are developed and assessed using a scientific method 3.11 Cause of the fire, based on recognised cause categories, is determined by wildfire investigation |
4. Identify and collect evidence to investigate a wildfire | 4.1 Control, comparison and residual samples are identified and extracted according to agency requirements 4.2 Samples are protected to avoid contamination and to ensure continuity of evidence 4.3 Samples are recorded, collected packaged and secured in accordance with continuity of evidence protocols and procedures 4.4 Procedures for capturing fire scene records are implemented 4.5 Forensic and physical evidence is interpreted 4.6 Agency and legal reports and requirements are implemented |
5. Analyse information to determine origin and cause of fire | 5.1 Collected information and evidence is analysed and interpreted 5.2 Findings are reported and documented according to required practice and agency policy 5.3 Evidence is secured for subsequent action 5.4 Wildfire investigation report is completed and forwarded to appropriate authorities/stakeholders |