Complete dry suit dives

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 SISOSCB312A, 'Complete dry suit dives'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Complete dry suit dives' 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. Prepare for dry suit dive.

1.1. Identify features of dry suit construction according to industry technical and safety criteria.

1.2. Access information on the dive site and identify potential hazards associated with dry suit diving and implement procedures to minimise risks according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2. Select and use equipment.

2.1. Select dry suit and equipment according to dry suit dive criteria and industry technical and safety criteria.

2.2. Assess dry suit and equipment for safety and suitability and adjust and fit to ensure personal comfort.

3. Dive wearing a dry suit.

3.1. Maintain neutral buoyancy during dive.

3.2. Adjust buoyancy on the surface and underwater according to industry technical and safety criteria.

3.3. Perform a controlled descent, adding air to prevent suit squeeze.

3.4. Undertake a controlled ascent, removing air to prevent ballooning.

3.5. Wash, check and store dry suit according to industry technical and safety criteria and organisational policies and procedures.

4. Evaluate dry suit dive.

4.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the dry suit dive.

4.2. Identify improvements for future dry suit dives.