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 PUASAR015A, 'Crew small powercraft 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 'Crew small powercraft 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 powercraft for operations | 1.1 Relevant logbooks are reviewed for previous operational feedback and pre-use information is completed as directed by operator in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Pre-launch checks to ensure operational readiness of craft and safety features are conducted at the direction of the operator in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines. 1.3 Prelaunch operational checks of auxiliary equipment are completed and equipment is stowed. 1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained, applied or stowed as required. |
2. Assist operator to transport powercraft | 2.1 Safe manual handling techniques are used to assist operator to transport powercraft to launch site. 2.2 Operator is assisted to unload and position powercraft at water's edge. 2.3 PPE is secured, checked and stored correctly in powercraft. |
3. Launch and stabilise powercraft through surf aquatic environment | 3.1 Own level of competence is conveyed to operator in relation to surf/aquatic environment conditions. 3.2 Powercraft is lifted and dragged into water as directed by operator. 3.3 Powercraft is secured and positioned as required for surf/aquatic environment conditions. 3.4 Powercraft is boarded safely on operator command and a secure position is assumed. 3.5 Position in powercraft is changed at operator's direction to assist with maintaining trim and negotiating surf/aquatic environment conditions. 3.6 Lookout for hazards in surf/aquatic environment is maintained and information concerning objects in the water is communicated to operator. 3.7 Assistance with beaching and stabilising craft is provided on return to shore as directed by operator. |
4. Participate in emergency drills | 4.1 Emergency procedures are implemented safely as directed by operator. 4.2 Assistance is provided with safe manoeuvring of powercraft without operational motor. |
5. Participate in rescue | 5.1 Casualty/object is retrieved using appropriate retrieval techniques as directed by operator. 5.2 Basic patient care of casualty is performed as required. 5.3 Casualty/object is secured for return to shore. 5.4 Casualty lift/object is removed from powercraft as directed by operator. |
6. Assist with powercraft recovery and restore | 6.1 Safe manual handling techniques are used to assist operator with transport of craft to storage. 6.2 Powercraft is cleaned and stored in line with organisational procedures and as directed by operator. 6.3 Ancillary equipment is cleaned and restowed in accordance with organisational requirements and as directed by operator. 6.4 Operational documentation is completed as specified. |