Apply snowcraft skills when performing search 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 PUASES016A, 'Apply snowcraft skills when performing search operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply snowcraft skills when performing search 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 operation in alpine environments

1.1 Operational and task information is obtained from search coordinator or delegate

1.2 Specific hazards and equipment requirements for environment and operational requirements are identified

1.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used

1.4 Food and water requirements for environment, operations and physical activity as outlined by organisational procedures are identified and selected

1.5 Environment/weather conditions and effects for anticipated period of operational response are determined

1.6 Own ability to meet anticipated physical and psychological requirements of operation is evaluated and any issues anticipated are reported to team leader

2. Undertake operations in an alpine environment

2.1 Deployment to operational response area is undertaken using transportation in a safe and timely manner

2.2 Specified team role and functions are carried out safely as directed by team leader

2.3 Search safety is maintained as required by organisational procedures

2.4 Search formation and spacings are undertaken and maintained as outlined by team leader and organisational procedures

2.5 Search boundaries are marked in line with task requirements under the direction of team leader

2.6 Observation skills are applied and any clues or objects located are immediately reported in accordance with organisational procedures

2.7 Communication within the team is maintained

2.8 Safety and well being of self and others is monitored and any concerns are reported to team leader

2.9 Hazards are continually monitored, and any concerns are identified and reported as required by organisational procedures

3. Perform survival techniques

3.1 Emergency shelter is constructed that is appropriate for current and future factors and conditions

3.2 Weather conditions and/or information is interpreted and actions are taken to minimise effects of weather on self and others

3.3 First aid is applied to self and others as required

3.4 Lost searcher drills are conducted as required by organisational procedures

3.5 Welfare of self and others is sustained

3.6 Situational awareness is maintained and changing environment and weather conditions are responded to in a timely manner

4. Complete recall and stand down procedures

4.1 Search equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational procedures

4.2 Operational debriefing is participated in and required documentation is completed to organisational standards

4.3 Symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported