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 SFICPL303, 'Board vessel at sea'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Board vessel at sea' 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 boarding operation | 1.1 Undertake risk assessment of factors affecting the boarding operation 1.2 Develop boarding plan according to agency guidelines and procedures 1.3 Share boarding plan with team members in briefing session 1.4 Ensure personal role and responsibility in the boarding party is understood |
2. Carry out pre-boarding preparations | 2.1 Undertake visual inspection of vessel and adjust boarding plan according to changed risk assessment 2.2 Prepare and check tender, ensuring pontoons are filled with air, have no leaks and there is sufficient fuel in tank and reserve 2.3 Securely stow equipment and supplies on tender and put on personal gear 2.4 Ensure responsibilities relevant to role and boarding plan are fulfilled |
3. Board vessel | 3.1 Follow relevant agency guidelines and procedures throughout boarding process 3.2 Use and respond to commands and signals as appropriate 3.3 Board and disembark vessel safely according to agency procedures 3.4 Ensure personal fitness level is adequate for boarding and inspection tasks 3.5 Conduct on-board inspection, following boarding and inspection guidelines and procedures 3.6 Maintain situational awareness at all times 3.7 Use personal defence equipment if safety of fisheries officers is threatened 3.8 Prepare to evacuate boarded vessel in the event of an emergency |
4. Complete post-boarding operation | 4.1 Provide assistance appropriate to team member role in retrieval of tender to master vessel 4.2 Refuel tender and check for serviceability 4.3 Report on boarding operation, adherence to agency guidelines and procedures, and effectiveness of boarding team at debriefing session |