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 SRCAQU003B, 'Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques' 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
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Identify and evaluate aquatic emergencies which may require basic water rescue techniques | 1.1 | Identify and explain the factors that contribute to aquatic emergencies which may require basic water rescues |
1.2 | Identify and explain the characteristics of a person in difficulty | ||
1.3 | Communicate initial assessment to appropriate personnel in accordance with the accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues | ||
1.4 | Identify and explain an appropriate emergency response for the situation and the people involved | ||
2 | Apply the principles of a basic water rescue when required | 2.1 | Assess the factors involved in conducting a basic water rescue and formulate a rescue plan |
2.2 | Consider the rescue plan, self-preservation and the safety of bystanders | ||
2.3 | Determine the type of rescue required and rescue equipment needed | ||
2.4 | Perform a basic water rescue in accordance with accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues | ||
3 | Assess the casualty and plan a course of action | 3.1 | Observe and describe the condition of the casualty |
3.2 | Provide treatment appropriate to the casualty's condition in line with approved resuscitation techniques and standards | ||
4 | Record and report the incident | 4.1 | Complete a record of the incident and the action taken using appropriate forms and in line with organisational requirements |
4.2 | Notify appropriate other personnel and statutory authorities of the incident | ||