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 SFICPL301, 'Maintain operational safety'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Maintain operational safety' 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. Monitor and assess situational risks in workplaces | 1.1 Monitor workplace safety and make situational risk assessments according to agreed operational practices and the surrounding environment 1.2 Identify, assess and monitor potential risks to own safety, the safety of fellow officers and members of the public |
2. Maintain a safe working environment | 2.1 Identify, plan and implement operational safety responses and procedures to ensure safe working practices 2.2 Assess equipment, materials and environment for hazards, and plan protective action to ensure the health and safety of people 2.3 Evaluate and convey safety issues to relevant officers, and devise alternative responses 2.4 Identify, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements 2.5 Report faults, breakdowns or deficiencies in personal protective equipment to responsible officer 2.6 Identify incidents and record and report observations accurately, promptly and in the required format to relevant personnel |
3. Employ defensive tactics | 3.1 Assess situations correctly and make informed judgements as appropriate for the use of tactical communications, defensive tactics or physical restraint techniques 3.2 Use tactical communications, defensive tactics or restraining skills according to operational situation and organisational standard 3.3 Use personal defence equipment with due regard to personal safety and the safety of others at all times 3.4 Maintain personal defence equipment and report any losses, damage and faults immediately to the appropriate officer 3.5 Complete and submit documentation in the use of force or the use of accoutrements |