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 PUASAR004, 'Implement and monitor USAR operation plans'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Implement and monitor USAR operation plans' 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 | Interpret results of structural triage from area of operations | 1.1 | USAR team is briefed on operations portion of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) using Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration/logistics, Command/control and Safety (SMEACS) format |
1.2 | Results of structural triage are analysed and resources are assigned to the area of operations | ||
2 | Establish and manage base of operations | 2.1 | Location for base of operations is confirmed, in accordance with Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team requirements |
2.2 | Base of operations is established; base camp manager is appointed and arrangements are communicated to appropriate personnel | ||
2.3 | Resources for base of operations are acquired and allocated, as required, and tasks are delegated to appropriate personnel | ||
2.4 | Base of operations and resources are managed, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.5 | Security arrangements, fire protection and evacuation arrangements are identified and communicated to USAR team | ||
2.6 | Personnel working within base of operations are briefed on key responsibilities and operational priorities, including accountabilities | ||
3 | Manage deployed USAR team | 3.1 | USAR team communication and welfare plans are disseminated to relevant personnel and are implemented and monitored |
3.2 | USAR team personnel are tasked with collecting and recording of operational information | ||
3.3 | Internal and external reporting arrangements for the USAR team are established and information flow is monitored to ensure it is accurate, timely and relevant | ||
3.4 | Information management systems are utilised to maintain operational data and records | ||
3.5 | Media requests are managed, in accordance with the media plan and, where required, a media liaison officer is appointed | ||
3.6 | USAR team logistics is managed through the appointment of a logistics officer with delegated financial responsibilities | ||
3.7 | Financial expenditure for the deployed team is managed and appropriate financial control measures are implemented | ||
3.8 | Liaison arrangements are managed, through the appointment of a liaison officer, as required | ||
4 | Manage implementation of and monitor USAR operations portion of IAP | 4.1 | Preparation of the USAR operations portion of the IAP is managed, in accordance with organisational requirements |
4.2 | Implementation of the USAR operations portion of the IAP is managed, in accordance with organisational requirements and for consistency with the approved IAP | ||
4.3 | Plan and actions to ensure the safety, health and welfare of USAR team members at an incident are communicated to relevant personnel and are implemented and monitored | ||
4.4 | Identified risks are mitigated within the scope of USAR operations and safe work practices are monitored and adhered to | ||
4.5 | Ongoing liaison is maintained with supervisor about incident situation, process towards achievement of allocated tasks, IAP modifications, additional resources requirements and significant events occurring | ||
4.6 | Ongoing liaison is maintained with USAR team regarding work progress, resource status, needs, location and any significant changes or emerging risks | ||
4.7 | Regular and timely reports are prepared and distributed to relevant personnel | ||
4.8 | Activities with adjacent areas of operation are coordinated, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
4.9 | Log of activities and decisions is kept and maintained throughout deployment | ||
5 | Reassign USAR rescuers | 5.1 | Resources are reassigned to different worksites or teams, in accordance with emergency management arrangements |
5.2 | Reconnaissance deployment briefing is conducted for reassigned rescue personnel | ||
5.3 | Reassigned rescue personnel are deployed and reconnaissance operations are supervised and managed | ||
6 | Demobilise or evacuate USAR team | 6.1 | USAR team demobilisation plan is communicated to relevant personnel, implemented and monitored |
6.2 | Disposal, donation and decontamination of equipment and resources is implemented, in accordance with the approved plan | ||
6.3 | USAR team evacuation plan is implemented, as required, in conjunction with mobilisation preplanning processes | ||