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 RIIERR204D, 'Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide aided rescue to endangered personnel' 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
1. Plan and prepare for aided rescue | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply aided rescue to endangered personnel documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Interpret alarms and indicators to determine the type, cause and severity of the hazard/situation 1.6 Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the emergency |
2. Assess incident scene and plan rescue strategy | 2.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm incident information and data and determine the hazards involved in the rescue operation 2.2 Determine the locations of endangered mine personnel 2.3 Identify the best route and method of travel to the location of mine personnel 2.4 Identify and determine the best location for a fresh air base 2.5 Establish and maintain communication with emergency control personnel and fresh air base 2.6 Test and check emergency equipment 2.7 Test the mine atmosphere and determine if it is irrespirable 2.8 Identify and obtain the required personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus 2.9 Assess the situation and select the safest and most effective extrication method 2.10Assess threats/dangers to mine personnel and rescuers 2.11Locate and access emergency breathing apparatus caches 2.12Identify the need for, and organise, additional rescue resources and equipment 2.13Refer to the mine plan and identify escape route and alternative escape route from the incident scene to fresh air base 2.14Clarify and confirm the rescue strategy |
3. Extricate and evacuate to fresh air | 3.1 Isolate mine services and secure incident site for safe entry 3.2 Assess physical and emotional conditions of mine personnel, administer emergency First Aid and provide support where necessary 3.3 Put on and test the breathing apparatus 3.4 Extricate mine personnel from entrapment 3.5 Evacuate from incident scene, following escape strategy, by the established or alternative escape route 3.6 Follow determined route of travel at optimum travel rate 3.7 Continuously monitor the mine atmosphere and environmental conditions 3.8 Evaluate the need for, locate and retreat to, a place of safety 3.9 Build barricade/s to protect personnel 3.10Maintain communication with emergency control and fresh air base personnel 3.11Continue to monitor physical and emotional condition of mine workers and other rescue team members and provide support 3.12Monitor air/oxygen usage and adjust rate of travel, where necessary 3.13Ensure efficient changeover/refill of self-rescuer/breathing apparatus |
4. Participate in post-incident debrief | 4.1 Provide details of rescue to relevant personnel 4.2 Participate in a debrief 4.3 Process written records or reports 4.4 Evaluate the need for, and refer mine personnel and self for voluntary counselling |