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 SISORAF404A, 'Coordinate and manage white water rafting trips'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Coordinate and manage white water rafting trips' 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 rafting trips. | 1.1. Coordinate logistical details of rafting trip according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and the operational management plan. 1.2. Determine trip objectives according to other guides and participant's characteristics, skills and experience. 1.3. Design a trip and choose a location or section of river that meets the participants needs, abilities and trip objectives. 1.4. Identify and implement risk management strategies that promote participant's safety. 1.5. Select equipment and resources required by participants and other guides during the rafting trip. 1.6. Inform appropriate authorities before commencing rafting trip. |
2. Manage rafting trips. | 2.1. Communicate relevant information to other guides involved in the rafting trip. 2.2. Manage general trip problems according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.3. Supervise other guides on the river according to their experience and skill level the operational management plan. 2.4. Maintain communication with crew throughout trip |
3. Apply paddling manoeuvres | 3.1. Demonstrate a variety of manoeuvres on Grade 3 rapids maintaining hazard free lines, boat control and displaying good guiding technique. 3.2. Access and cross difficult areas on the river maintaining hazard free lines, boat control and displaying guiding technique. |
4. Crisis response and management | 4.1. Identify crisis management procedures as outlined in the organisation's emergency plan. 4.2. Apply rescue leadership skills with calm assurance in a simulated emergency river rescue. 4.3. Identify the roles and responsibilities of personnel in an emergency situation according to organisational policies and procedures and the operational management plan. |
5. Complete post trip responsibilities and evaluate rafting trips. | 5.1. Complete post trip tasks and evaluation according to organisational policies and procedures and the operational management plan. 5.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of rafting trip and complete trip reports according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for managing future rafting trips. 5.4. Notify appropriate authorities of trip completion if applicable. 5.5. Supervise retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.6. Debrief and coach guides on performance where applicable. |