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 SFICOMP412A, 'Operate in remote areas'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate in remote areas' 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 remote area operations | 1.1. Operational plans are clearly defined and conveyed to colleagues and base station. 1.2. Communication equipment effective in the remote area is selected and tested. 1.3. Radio protocols for standard and emergency situations are current and known. 1.4. Risks associated with the operation and journey are assessed and riskminimisationstrategies and contingency actions planned. 1.5. Jurisdictional policies and procedures are followed. 1.6. Equipment and supplies identified in risk management strategies and contingency plans are obtained, checked and stored for efficiency and safety. 1.7. Travel plans are documented after selecting the most appropriate route to destination, method and schedule of travel. |
2. Travel in remote areas | 2.1. Navigational aids appropriate for the remote area and type of travel are utilised to ensure destinations and direction of travel are as planned 2.2. Communication equipment is used and communication protocols observed. 2.3. Travel is undertaken according to travel plan and risk minimisation strategies. 2.4. Emergency situations are responded to according to contingency plans. |
3. Operate in remote areas | 3.1. Operations are undertaken ensuring the safety of colleagues, self and equipment. 3.2. Monitoring activities are undertaken with caution and due regard for safety of all personnel and equipment. 3.3. Witness statements and details are taken. 3.4. Arrested suspects are restrained. 3.5. Evidence is stored in a manner that will ensure its safety and preservation. 3.6. Intelligence gathering is routinely carried out and reports written up and presented. |
4. Finalise details of remote area operation | 4.1. Equipment is checked for serviceability and returned to storage. 4.2. Reports are made on operation and any problems encountered. |