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 SISOCVE302A, 'Apply single pitch abseiling skills in caves'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply single pitch abseiling skills in caves' 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan for the activity. | 1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to the duration of the activity. 1.2. Identify and select an appropriate activity site according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather information that may impact on the activity plan. 1.4. Select personal clothing and identify design and or construction features appropriate for the activity. 1.5. Identify associated hazards and procedures to minimise risks to abseiler and belayer. 1.6. Establish a suitable communication system to use while abseiling and belaying. |
2. Select, fit and use abseiling equipment. | 2.1. Select and fit personal equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations. 2.2. Select and attach descending device to the rope according to the situation. 2.3. Tie knots suitable to the belay system that is being used. 2.4. Perform safety checks |
3. Demonstrate abseiling technique. | 3.1. Apply correct posture and technique while abseiling, using single and double rope. 3.2. Maintain communication with belayer throughout the descent. 3.3. Negotiate simple obstacles and avoid or remove hazards to descend in a controlled and safe manner. 3.4. Implement safety procedures at top and bottom of descent site. 3.5. Apply techniques that minimise damage to the environment while abseiling. |
4. Demonstrate belaying technique. | 4.1. Determine the belay device and technique for the situation and perform all safety checks according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.2. Follow procedures to ensure belayer safety in the event of an abseiler fall or rock fall. 4.3. Confirm attachment of belayer to anchor to minimise movement during a fall. 4.4. Demonstrate a safe and efficient escape from belay system, in a rescue situation, while ensuring abseiler safety. 4.5. Maintain rope tension to ensure free flow and minimise fall distance while not restricting abseiler movement. 4.6. Monitor abseiler progress constantly and respond appropriately to abseiler calls. 4.7. Arrest falls promptly using technique suitable to the belaying device and situation. 4.8. Demonstrate attachment to alternate belay or safety system when self-belaying to maintain safety in the event of a fall. |
5. Apply caving techniques | 5.1. Arrange personal laddering equipment safely, using knots suitable to the belay system 5.2. Demonstrate posture and technique for descending and ascending ladder 5.3. Negotiate cave hazards and obstacles according to caving techniques that minimise environmental damage 5.4. Apply appropriate methods for resting on a ladder pitch 5.5. Use communication and strategies to implement safety systems. |
6. Evaluate activity. | 6.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the abseiling activity. 6.2. Identify improvements for future abseiling experiences in a cave. |