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 SFICPL412, '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
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for remote area operations | 1.1 Develop and convey operational plans to colleagues and base station 1.2 Select and test communication equipment for effective operation in the remote area 1.3 Check familiarity with current radio protocols for standard and emergency situations 1.4 Assess risks associated with the operation and journey, and plan risk minimisation strategies and contingency actions 1.5 Obtain, check and store equipment and supplies identified in risk management strategies and contingency plans for efficiency and safety 1.6 Document travel plans after selecting most appropriate route to destination, method and schedule of travel 1.7 Check preparations for remote area operations comply with jurisdictional policies and procedures |
2. Travel in remote areas | 2.1 Use navigational aids appropriate for the remote area and type of travel to ensure destinations and direction of travel are as planned 2.2 Use communication equipment according to communication protocols 2.3 Travel according to approved travel plan and risk minimisation strategies 2.4 Respond to emergency situations according to contingency plans |
3. Operate in remote areas | 3.1 Undertake operations ensuring safety of colleagues, self and equipment 3.2 Undertake monitoring activities with caution and due regard for safety of personnel and equipment 3.3 Take witness statements and details according to jurisdictional policies and procedures 3.4 Restrain arrested suspects according to jurisdictional policies and procedures 3.5 Store evidence in a manner that will ensure its safety and preservation 3.6 Gather, report and present intelligence on a regular basis |
4. Finalise details of remote area operation | 4.1 Check equipment for serviceability and return to storage post-operation 4.2 Make reports on operation and any problems encountered |