Participate in a rescue operation

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 PUASAR001B, 'Participate in a rescue operation'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Participate in a rescue operation' 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. Prepare and respond to rescue

1.1 Operation and task information is obtained

1.2 Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information as directed by the supervisor

1.3 Personal protective equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation

1.4 Any further details of the nature of the rescue are received en route

1.5 Anticipated hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members whilst on approach

2. Participate in assessing the rescue scene

2.1 Rescue scene reconnaissance is conducted and identified hazards and results are reported to the supervisor

2.2 Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology

2.3 Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised or controlled

2.4 Health and safety and security procedures are correctly followed in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation

2.5 Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to the supervisor

2.6 Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to the supervisor

3. Perform rescue

3.1 Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2 Rescue procedures are conducted in accordance with the supervisor's instructions and organisational procedures

3.3 Casualties are prepared for removal

3.4 Casualties are extricated safely using appropriate equipment rescue techniques and procedures

3.5 Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self or others

4. Conclude rescue operations

4.1 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained to organisational standards and manufacturers' procedures and restowed to maintain operational readiness

4.2 Where identified, signs and symptoms of operational stress are recognised in self and others and reported to relevant personnel

4.3 Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed to organisational standards

4.4 Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with the organisation's requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUASAR001B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA20601 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
  • PUA20701 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
  • PUA40702 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Defence Policing)
  • CHC52310 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • HLT50407 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)
  • HLT41007 - Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)
  • HLT60307 - Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)
  • HLT43107 - Certificate IV in Defence Health Care
  • DEF40712 - Certificate IV in Defence Policing
  • CHC52312 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • HLT41012 - Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)
  • HLT50412 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)
  • HLT43112 - Certificate IV in Defence Health Care