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 SISOCVE416A, 'Apply cavern diving skills'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply cavern diving skills' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Plan a cavern dive. | 1.1. Access information on the site and formulate a dive plan according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 1.2. Identify and plan for potential hazards and risks associated with the cavern dive. 1.3. Identify possible sources of stress associated with cavern diving. 1.4. Convey the dive plan to the rest of the dive team. 1.5. Establish a communication system to use with buddy and other participants while cavern diving. |
2. Select, fit and use cavern diving equipment. | 2.1. Select and fit personal equipment to avoid snagging points. 2.2. Check personal equipment for safety and serviceability according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications. 2.3. Identify and fit group equipment according to manufacturer's specifications. |
3. Perform cavern dives. | 3.1. Apply cavern diving techniques, demonstrating correct posture. 3.2. Demonstrate buoyancy control and anti-silting techniques. 3.3. Apply minimal impact techniques to minimise damage to the environment while cavern diving. 3.4. Use a range of cavern diving techniques to negotiate features of a water-filled cavern. 3.5. Negotiate hazards and apply strategies to reduce risk while cavern diving. 3.6. Apply buddy diving procedures and communication techniques throughout cavern dive. 3.7. Apply techniques to deal with stress where required. |
4. Use cavern diving specific navigation skills. | 4.1. Apply cavern diving navigation aids to navigate through the cavern. 4.2. Demonstrate line placement and use of a cave reel. |
5. Evaluate cavern diving activity. | 5.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the cavern diving activity. 5.2. Identify improvements for future cavern diving experiences. |