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 PUASAR024A, 'Undertake road crash rescue'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake road crash rescue' 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 and respond to road crash rescue | 1.1 Equipment is checked, serviced and operationally ready for use. 1.2 Operation and task information is obtained and assessed about the type of collision. 1.3 Rescue equipment is selected based on incident information. 1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected relevant to the nature of the rescue operation. 1.5 Any further details of the nature of the rescue are received en route. 1.6 Anticipated hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members while on route. |
2. Establish and maintain rescue scene safety | 2.1 Road crash scene is assessed, hazards and risks are identified and appropriate control and ongoing monitoring processes are put in place. 2.2 Scene management procedures are followed in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements. 2.3 Safe working area is established and monitored to prevent injury to self and/or others. 2.4 Vehicle/s are stabilised to prevent movement during access and removal, in accordance with organisational standards and procedures. |
3. Manage casualties | 3.1 Hygiene precautions are maintained in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.2 Casualties are assessed and stabilised to minimise further injury or discomfort during rescue operations. 3.3 Nature of injuries/entrapment is ascertained to develop an extrication plan. 3.4 Support is provided to medical personnel assisting with the treatment of the entrapped person/s as required |
4. Remove casualties from entrapment | 4.1 Access plans are determined in consultation with team leader and medical staff. 4.2 Procedures are implemented to protect casualties from further injury or discomfort during access and removal. 4.3 Access path is provided for removal of casualties using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment. 4.4 Casualties are removed from vehicle using appropriate rescue removal techniques and rescue equipment. 4.5 Removal of deceased person/s is undertaken under the direction of police. |
5. Conclude road crash rescue operations | 5.1 Scene is preserved for investigating officer/s. 5.2 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational procedures. 5.3 Decontamination procedures are followed in accordance with organisational procedures. 5.4 Where identified, signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel. 5.5 Operational debrief is participated in and operationaldocumentation is completed to organisational standards. |