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 PUAFIR604A, 'Determine origin and cause of structure fire'.
- 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 structure fire' 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 structure fire investigation | 1.1 Roles and responsibilities of multi-agency and supportpersonnel involved in a structure fire investigation are confirmed 1.2 Cooperation with multi-agency personnel in the conduct of the investigation consistent with designated roles and responsibilities for a structure fire investigation is achieved 1.3 Information required by fire investigator from multi-agency personnel is identified, sought and received 1.4 Protective clothing and equipment are used in accordance with agency procedures 1.5 Occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures appropriate to the incident are followed |
2. Secure fire scene and preserve evidence | 2.1 Legal obligations of fire scene 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 fire scene are established and applied, as required 2.4 Strategies for locating, collecting and processing evidence are implemented 2.5 Methods of preservation of evidence at a fire scene are implemented 2.6 Scene is protected from unnecessary damage, spoliation, destruction or contamination |
3. Conduct scene investigation | 3.1 External and internal survey of scene is conducted to identify hazards and action is taken to mitigate risk 3.2 Scene is examined externally and internally to determine areas of interest and to record observation of factors which may have a bearing on the origin, cause or development of a structure fire 3.3 Areas or items of evidence that have a potential bearing on the origin, cause or development of a structure fire are identified 3.4 Effect of building construction and other factors relevant to fire development and spread are identified 3.5 Nature and reactivity of materials involved in fire cause are identified 3.6 Site indicators of fire spread with other sources of evidence are examined 3.7 Witness and firefighter information is obtained in accordance with the rules of evidence 3.8 Significance of evidence is assessed and prioritised for further review 3.9 Burn patterns and effects of fire suppression are identified and assessed 3.10 Area/likely point of origin and possible cause of structure fire are determined 3.11 Origin and cause determination theories are assessed and tested |
4. Collect and analyse evidence from a fire scene | 4.1 Appropriate sampling areas and items are identified using required sampling equipment and resources 4.2 Appropriate collection techniques are applied eliminating contamination and loss of evidence 4.3 Best available samples and items including control samples are collected 4.4 Appropriate collection and packaging techniques are adopted 4.5 Potential for destruction (spoliation) and contamination of evidence is eliminated 4.6 Integrity and continuity of collected exhibits is maintained 4.7 Evidence from fire scene is analysed and processed using a range of recording and technological media 4.8 Witness accounts are reviewed against theories 4.9 Findings are reported and documented according to required practice and agency policy 4.10 Evidence is secured for subsequent action 4.11 Investigation report is completed and forwarded to appropriate authorities/stakeholders |