Undertake storm and water damage operations

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 PUASES008, 'Undertake storm and water damage operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Undertake storm and water damage 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

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for storm and water operations

1.1

Operation and task information is obtained through situational awareness and command structure at an incident site

1.2

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.3

Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked to ensure it is ready for operational use

1.4

Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and appropriately worn

1.5

Work area isolation methods are applied to ensure safety, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.6

Support for safe and timely evacuation is provided

2

Provide information which assists with operations

2.1

Liaison with stakeholders is undertaken to provide information which increases awareness of incident situation, safety and to facilitate operational requirements

2.2

Information is provided to crew/team leader

3

Undertake storm and water operations

3.1

Safety is ensured when undertaking and completing operational tasks, by working safely in conjunction with other team members

3.2

Debris is removed, cleared and/or controlled to minimise risk of injury and any further damage to structure and to ensure safe access to and from incident site

3.3

Techniques for temporary repairs and/or improvised support are applied, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.4

Sandbagging techniques are used to minimise further damage

3.5

Water diversions are created to mitigate the effects of damage

3.6

Support is provided to personnel undertaking roof repairs and/or working at height through the setup, placement and access to appropriate tools and equipment

3.7

Trees causing a hazard to life or property are secured, removed and/or reported, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4

Complete operations

4.1

Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines

4.2

Equipment failure and/or deficiency is reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

4.3

Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to relevant personnel

4.4

Information for operational documentation and equipment logs is contributed to

4.5

Debriefing is participated in, as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures