Guide 4WD tours

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 SISODRV303A, 'Guide 4WD tours'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Guide 4WD tours' 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 four wheel drive trip.

1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants.

1.2. Develop a trip plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.3. Select a location according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.4. Identify hazards associated with four wheel driving and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.

1.5. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan

1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the trip.

1.7. Obtain permits or permission for access where necessary, and inform appropriate authorities before commencing the trip.

2. Select equipment for the group.

2.1. Select vehicle and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.

2.2. Conduct pre-departure checks of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and suitability to the activity.

2.3. Apply safe vehicle loading practices to pack equipment that is not required on hand.

3. Brief participants.

3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the four wheel drive trip in a manner suitable to the participants.

3.2. Outline safety procedures and boundaries for the trip.

3.3. Demonstrate packing of vehicle to participants.

3.4. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while four wheel driving.

3.5. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of fatigue and dehydration to trip planning in terms of food, clothing, driving times and distances.

3.6. Ensure all participants and vehicles are properly equipped for the trip and conditions.

4. Lead a group of four wheel drive vehicles.

4.1. Monitor appropriate spacing between vehicles and driving pace according to conditions throughout trip.

4.2. Monitor participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback and encouragement.

4.3. Implement modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.

4.4. Recognise situations where a hazard needs to be scouted.

4.5. Identify the best lines through hazards taking into consideration the ability of the group and safety issues.

4.6. Manage the movement of the group to maintain the safest situation when negotiating the hazard.

5. Complete post trip responsibilities.

5.1. Notify relevant authorities of trip completion.

5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

5.3. Complete vehicle performance reports and notify designated personnel where required.

5.4. Evaluate relevant aspects of trip organisation and conduct.

5.5. Identify potential areas of improvement for future four wheel drive trips.