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 SFIDIV302, 'Perform diving operations using SSBA'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform diving operations using SSBA' 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 diving operations using SSBA | 1.1 Select, check and prepare equipment for an SSBA diving operation 1.2 Ensure defective equipment is marked and removed from service by the person in charge of the diving operation 1.3 Don personal protective equipment and diving equipment appropriate to the type and duration of the dive in the correct sequence 1.4 Connect and check all surface-supply equipment for correct function, line-up and readiness 1.5 Connect and check the reserve air-supply equipment for correct function and readiness 1.6 Plan dive, select and check necessary tools, and conduct a risk assessment 1.7 Ensure the dive is recorded by the person in charge of the diving operation |
2. Perform open water SSBA diving operations | 2.1 Undertake open water SSBA diving operations to a maximum depth of 30 metres according to accepted industry occupational diving guidelines 2.2 Follow decompression and emergency procedures according to industry occupational diving guidelines 2.3 Undertake tender duties in an SSBA diving operation according to industry occupational diving guidelines and workplace procedures 2.4 Establish and maintain effective communication with surface and dive team 2.5 Operate SSBA while divers are in the water |
3. Maintain effective work relationships within a dive team | 3.1 Maintain effective teamwork during dive operations 3.2 Follow routine instructions according to dive plan and directions from team members |
4. Complete activities after SSBA dive | 4.1 Remove personal protective equipment and diving equipment on completion of the SSBA diving operation 4.2 Carry out post-dive equipment checks and report faults 4.3 Decontaminate, clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures |