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 SFICPL201, 'Undertake a local operation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake a local operation' 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. Plan the local patrol operation | 1.1 Confirm the purpose of the operation with the supervising officer 1.2 Identify health and safety and environmental hazards and risks associated with the operation, and recognise appropriate controls for inclusion in the plan 1.3 Identify resources required to support the operation, and confirm their availability 1.4 Consider and take into account logistics associated with the operation when developing the operational plan 1.5 Develop and submit an operational plan according to agency procedures |
2. Prepare for the local patrol operation | 2.1 Perform maintenance checks and testing to ensure communications and other equipment are operational 2.2 Confirm backup systems and contingency plans are in place 2.3 Obtain current information relating to local weather and seasonal conditions that are significant to the operation 2.4 Recognise cultural, fishing and aquatic activities and their significance to the operation 2.5 Confirm role of self and others involved in the operation 2.6 Complete pre-operational activities in a timely and efficient manner |
3. Undertake the local patrol operation | 3.1 Select and check fit of the required personal protective equipment for the operation 3.2 Re-confirm the operation objectives with others involved in the operation 3.3 Follow the schedule of activities in the operational plan 3.4 Use equipment safely and effectively throughout the operation according to standard operating procedures 3.5 Use effective and timely communications with others involved in the operation 3.6 Communicate with the public in a courteous, non-confrontational and culturally respectful manner 3.7 Complete post-operational activities and checks in a timely and efficient manner |
4. Report on the local patrol operation | 4.1 Report operational outcomes, intelligence information and any follow-up actions to be taken to the supervising officer or other designated person as required by the agency 4.2 Review the operational plan and outcomes at a debriefing session and provide recommendations for improvement or follow-up |