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 PUASAR014A, 'Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations' 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 powercraft and motor for operations | 1.1 Relevant logbooks are reviewed for previous operational feedback and pre-use information is completed in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Pre-launch check of motor and fuel cell is completed and motor and fuel cell is installed on powercraft in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer's guidelines. 1.3 Crewperson is overseen in pre-launch checking of powercraft and ancillary equipment. 1.4 Own personal protective equipment (PPE) is applied or stowed as appropriate and application or stowing of PPE by crewperson is overseen. 1.5 Two way radio equipment is prepared for operational communications. |
2 Transport powercraft to launch site | 2.1 Powercraft is transported to launch site ensuring safe manual handling by crew and other support personnel. 2.2 Powercraft is unloaded and positioned at water's edge ready for operational activities in accordance with organisational procedures. 2.3 Safety brief is completed with crewperson and other team members. |
3 Launch and operate powercraft through surf | 3.1 Own level of competence and that of crewperson is reviewed in relation to surf conditions. 3.2 Powercraft is lead, lifted and dragged to water with crewperson. 3.3 Motor is started when appropriate and safe to do so. 3.4 Powercraft is boarded safely and a secure position is assumed. 3.5 Crewperson is instructed to enter craft when appropriate in accordance with surf conditions. 3.6 Instructions are communicated to crewperson as required. |
4 Maintain a safe working environment for self and crew | 4.1 Powercraft is operated safely around bathing public in accordance with prevailing surf conditions. 4.2 Safe distances from bathing public and hazards in the water are maintained. 4.3 Communication is maintained with shore and crewperson. 4.4 Smooth and safe operational conditions of powercraft is maintained in accordance with prevailing surf conditions. 4.5 Emergency procedures are implmented in accordance with organisational procedures. 4.6 Powercraft is safely manoeuvred without operational motor. |
5 Perform rescue and operational task | 5.1 Requests for assistance/tasks from supervisor or communicator are acknowledged. 5.2 Rescue/task information is communicated to crewperson. 5.3 Operational tasks are safely performed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 5.4 Crewperson is directed to retrieve casualty/object using appropriate retrieval techniques. |
6 Return powercraft to shore safely | 6.1 Safety and security of powercraft, powercraft driver, crewperson and casualty/cargo for beaching is maintained. 6.2 Permission to return to shore is signalled in accordance with organisational procedures. 6.3 Observation for hazards is maintained. 6.4 Craft is beached on shoreline with appropriate speed/direction. 6.5 Casualty is lead/cargo is lifted and removed from powercraft. 6.6 Safe position of craft is maintained in accordance with organisational procedures and operational readiness. |
7 Recover and restore powercraft | 7.1 Powercraft is transported to storage using safe manual handling techniques. 7.2 Post-operational checks and maintenance of motor are performed according to operational procedures and manufacturer's guidelines. 7.3 Post-operational checks are supervised, powercraft is washed down and ancillary equipment is stored by crewperson. 7.4 Powercraft and motor are stored in accordance with organisational requirements. 7.5 Crewperson is debriefed and operational documentation is completed. |