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 PUASAR013, 'Participate in an aquatic 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 an aquatic 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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Prepare and respond to rescue | 1.1 | Operation and task information is obtained and discussed with team members |
1.2 | Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on task information, as directed by supervisor | ||
1.3 | Personal protective clothing and 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 and acted on, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2 | Participate in assessing the rescue scene | 2.1 | Hazards are identified and associated risks are assessed on approach to rescue scene |
2.2 | Methods for minimising hazards are discussed and agreed to by team members | ||
2.3 | Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised or controlled using risk mitigation processes, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.4 | Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology | ||
2.5 | Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and security procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.6 | Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.7 | Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to supervisor | ||
2.8 | Casualties at scene are identified, reported to supervisor and action is taken, as directed | ||
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 organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions | ||
3.3 | Casualties are prepared for removal and/or extricated safely, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions | ||
3.4 | Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements | ||
4 | Conclude rescue operations | 4.1 | Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines and is restored appropriately to maintain operational readiness |
4.2 | Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is reported to relevant personnel | ||
4.3 | Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||