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 PUASES008A, '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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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 as required by 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 equipment is selected and 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, as required |
2. Provide information which assists with operations | 2.1 Liaison with stakeholders is undertaken to provide information which increases awareness of situation, safety and facilitate operational requirements 2.2 Information is provided to team leader, as required |
3. Undertake storm and water operations | 3.1 Own safety is ensured when undertaking and completing operational tasks by working safely in conjunction with others 3.2 Debris is removed, cleared and/or controlled to minimise risk of injury and further damage, and safe access to and from incident site is provided 3.3 Techniques for temporary repairs and/or improvised support are applied in accordance with organisational standard operating procedures to buildings or structures to make safe, minimise further damage and maximise safety 3.4 Sandbagging techniques are used to minimise further damage 3.5 Water diversions are created to mitigate the effects of damage, as required 3.6 Rescue operation of teammember/s is performed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.7 Support is provided to personnel undertaking roof repairs and/or working at height through the set up, placement and access to appropriate tools and equipment 3.8 Trees causing a hazard to life or property are secured, removed and/or reported according to organisational policies and procedures |
4. Complete operations | 4.1 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturer's guidelines 4.2 Equipment failure and/or deficiency is reported according to organisational procedures 4.3 Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported 4.4 Information required for operational documentation and equipment logs is contributed to 4.5 Debrief is participated in as required by organisational policies and procedures |