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 PUASAR023A, 'Participate in an urban search and rescue Category 1'.
- 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 urban search and rescue Category 1' 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 for structural collapse rescue | 1.1 Operation and task information is obtained and communicated to supervisor. 1.2 Based on incident information received, rescue resources are identified, selected and checked to ensure they are ready for use. 1.3 Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the structural collapse operation. 1.4 Systematic approach to identifying potential hazards and associated risks is discussed with team members en route and on approach to the incident. |
2. Participate in assessing structural collapse rescue | 2.1 Rescue scene reconnaissance and size up is conducted and identified hazards and results are reported to supervisor. 2.2 Situational and environmental hazards are identified, analysed, evaluated and treated, marked and monitored. 2.3 Physical features of structural collapse are assessed before rescue operations are deployed by supervisor. 2.4 Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to supervisor. 2.5 Liaison with primary response team and other relevant personnel is maintained. 2.6 Communication with other team members on site is established and maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology. 2.7 Structural collapse sectors and boundaries are confirmed with rescue team. 2.8 Structural collapse marking system is implemented. 2.9 Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor. 2.10 Incident scene is preserved for investigating officer/s. |
3. Determine location and condition of surface casualties | 3.1 Intelligence of location of surface casualties within a collapsed structure is collected, analysed and reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 3.2 Collapse areas are explored for surface casualties in accordance with safe work practices. 3.3 Resources are used for surface or lightly trapped casualties. 3.4 Condition of surface or lightly trapped casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained where possible. |
4. Gain access to surface casualties | 4.1 Techniques and equipment are employed to stabilise and make safe incident site. 4.2 Techniques and equipment are employed to locate trapped casualties. 4.3 Primary survey of casualty is undertaken to determine injury type and severity. 4.4 Located casualties are treated prior to being moved in consultation with medical personnel in accordance with organisational policies. |
5. Remove casualties | 5.1 Located casualties are released, treated and stabilised. 5.2 Casualties are removed using recognised techniques and equipment. 5.3 Evidence of casualty identity is collected and processed in accordance with organisational procedures. 5.4 Actions are taken to preserve the incident scene where possible for evidentiary purposes. |
6. Conclude structural collapse rescue operations | 6.1 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to manufacturers' guidelines and organisational standards. 6.2 Signs andsymptoms of operational stress in self and others are reported to relevant personnel. 6.3 Operational debrief is attended and documentation is completed to organisational standards. 6.4 Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with the organisational procedures. 6.5 Exposure records are completed. |