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 SFIAQU405, 'Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise' 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. Identify hazards and implement general readiness actions | 1.1 Identify all emergencies and hazards to workplace products, personnel and assets, natural resources and environment 1.2 Seek input of managers and stakeholders in identifying potential emergencies and developing a risk register 1.3 Identify and liaise with appropriate authorities and emergency agencies to identify potential risks 1.4 Provide sufficient time for on-facility and external monitoring and warning systems to allow risk management contingency plan or loss-minimisation strategy to be implemented or accessed 1.5 Determine and arrange resources to implement contingency plan 1.6 Ensure equipment and resources needed to minimise, remove or deal with threats are operational |
2. Develop contingency plans and emergency procedures | 2.1 Develop contingency plans that address risks in consultation with experts 2.2 Develop emergency procedures to address a range of possible emergency situations 2.3 Prioritise and document actions to be taken during incidents and emergencies, ensuring all legal requirements and checks are met 2.4 Carry out practical drills to test contingency plans and emergency procedures 2.5 Evaluate costs and benefits of contingency plans or emergency procedures and refine as required |
3. Implement risk management contingency plans and emergency procedures | 3.1 Identify specific risks and severity of incidents and select appropriate risk management contingency plans 3.2 Mobilise staff and resources and confirm areas of responsibility 3.3 Carry out emergency procedures and maintain liaison with emergency agencies 3.4 Maintain loss minimisation until risk has passed 3.5 Carry out emergency debrief according to workplace procedures 3.6 Identify and support personnel and resources required for post-incident activities |
4. Improve the contingency plans | 4.1 Monitor responses to threats and emergencies in consultation with appropriate authorities and emergency agencies 4.2 Analyse overall performance of contingency plan for currency and functionality to ensure business stability and profitability 4.3 Document and report results of analysis to management and key personnel 4.4 Assess information on alternative risk management strategies to determine relevance and possible application in existing or potential situations 4.5 Test suitability and adaptability of alternative strategies to individual circumstances 4.6 Assess innovation benefits and costs and make decisions on their adoption 4.7 Brief management on outcomes and recommendations for improvements |