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 PUAOPE024A, 'Manage operations for a Level 3 incident'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage operations for a Level 3 incident' 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. Take command | 1.1 Initial briefing including information to manage the operations requirements for the incident is obtained from Incident Controller. 1.2 Command is established and exercised in accordance with organisational authority and guidelines. 1.3 Commander details are communicated to internal personnel and to external authorities pertinent to the incident using a range of communication processes and systems. 1.4 Identify commanders under supervision within the Operations Section. |
2. Establish command facilities | 2.1 Appropriate command facility isestablished and operated in accordance with organisational guidelines. 2.2 Details of the facility are communicated to internal personnel and to relevant external authorities/organisations/individuals as required, including support services. 2.3 Staging areas are established and maintained. |
3. Establish a command structure | 3.1 Command structure is established appropriate to the nature and complexity of the task/s undertaken by the organisation and the nature of the incident. 3.2 Command structure is expanded, contracted or modified in response to activities and controlled changes within the incident environment considering the nature, extent and potential of an incident. 3.3 Agreed protocols are followed when managing another agency's personnel. |
4. Establish procedures to permit command to be exercised | 4.1 Command structure is communicated to internal and external personnel and authorities/individuals who may have a regulatory interest applicable to the incident. 4.2 Command information management system is implemented. 4.3 Communication mechanisms and procedures are implemented between levels of command in accordance with organisational guidelines. 4.4 Liaison is established and maintained to meet command requirements. |
5. Contribute to the development of the Incident Action Plan | 5.1 Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the current operational period is monitored and reviewed. 5.2 Input is provided into incident objectives and operational strategies. 5.3 Operations component of the IAP is developed in accordance with operational procedures, safe work practices, agency workplace policies, industrial awards and agreements. 5.4 Need for logistical support is determined and documented. |
6. Manage operations | 6.1 Operations personnel are briefed and tasks are allocated in accordance with the IAP. 6.2 IAP is implemented and modified as required, in accordance with organisational guidelines. 6.3 Tactics to effectively manage the incident are identified in accordance with the operational portion of the IAP. 6.4 Resources are deployed to ensure the IAP is implemented in accordance with organisational guidelines. 6.5 Human and physical resources, including personnel supportactivities are effectively managed to achieve command plan outcomes. 6.6 Significant changes in status and actions taken are reported using agreed reporting mechanisms and are consistent with organisational policies and procedures. 6.7 Operations are redirected as required to meet changes in conditions which affect the incident situation. 6.8 Welfare of members of the public within the area of operations is addressed. |
7. Conclude operations | 7.1 Physical, human and capital resources are accounted for in accordance with organisational guidelines. 7.2 Operational debriefing requirements are met in accordance with organisational guidelines. 7.3 Operational documentation is completed to organisation standards. 7.4 Reports are produced as required. |
8. Review operations | 8.1 Plans and guidelines are evaluated and reviewed. 8.2 Effectiveness of command and interaction with control is evaluated and documented. 8.3 Reports are produced and communicated in accordance with established protocols. |