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 PUAFIR609, 'Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence' 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 | Inspectscene and determine investigationplan | 1.1 | Authority to access and inspect fire scene is obtained or verified, through approved channels |
1.2 | Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
1.3 | Incident scene security is confirmed, in accordance with organisational requirements | ||
1.4 | Fire scene is inspected | ||
1.5 | Evidence is identified using appropriate observation techniques and technological methods | ||
1.6 | Evidence collection plan and recording processes are established, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements | ||
2 | Collect and record physical evidence | 2.1 | Items of physical evidence are recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures, prior to collection |
2.2 | Liaison with technical specialists and other organisations is initiated, in accordance with organisational procedures, regarding the appropriateness, collection, preservation, handling and transportation of evidential samples to be collected | ||
2.3 | Evidence is collected and/or preserved in situ, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.4 | Quality and quantity of samples are collected to ensure accuracy and sufficiency of evidence | ||
2.5 | Evidence is labelled and documented, in accordance with organisational requirements to ensure continuity of evidence | ||
3 | Store, process and transport evidence | 3.1 | Physical evidence is packaged and stored, in accordance with organisational procedures, to maintain continuity and to prevent degradation, contamination and spoliation |
3.2 | Documentation is completed for handling or possession of evidence, in accordance with evidentiary requirements and organisational procedures | ||
3.3 | Details of evidence collected is entered in case notes, evidence and/or data management systems and, where appropriate, in the exhibits register | ||
3.4 | Movement of exhibits for examination is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures to ensure continuity, security and integrity of evidence | ||
3.5 | Verbal and written summaries or reports are made, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
4 | Coordinate the analysis process | 4.1 | An examination is undertaken of evidence prior to any damage or deterioration occurring and includes relevant stakeholders |
4.2 | Sequencing of evidence for examination is followed, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
4.3 | Technical specialists are briefed regarding range of tests or examination of evidence to be undertaken | ||
4.4 | Feedback and advice is obtained from technical specialists regarding range of tests or examination outcomes of evidence | ||
4.5 | Results are interpreted in consultation with technical specialists, where required | ||
4.6 | Data is documented, and a report is finalised, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
4.7 | Retention and/or disposal of evidence is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements | ||