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 SRCAQU007B, 'Respond to an aquatic emergency using advanced 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 advanced 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 a major aquatic emergency | 1.1 | Identify the factors that contribute to major aquatic emergencies |
1.2 | Communicate initial assessment to appropriate personnel in accordance with accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues | ||
1.3 | Identify an appropriate emergency response for the situation and the people involved | ||
2 | Response to a major aquatic emergency is implemented | 2.1 | Respond to the characteristics of a person in difficulty as quickly as possible |
2.2 | Implement strategies for group control | ||
2.3 | Remove clients, staff and other individuals from danger | ||
2.4 | Determine involvement of other individuals or the use of bystanders | ||
2.5 | Activate emergency systems | ||
3 | Apply the principles of an advanced water rescue | 3.1 | Assess the factors involved in conducting an advanced water rescue and formulate a rescue plan |
3.2 | Consider the rescue plan, self-preservation and the safety of bystanders | ||
3.3 | Determine the type of rescue required and rescue equipment needed | ||
3.4 | Identify hazards and appropriate action taken to prevent further injury to the casualty | ||
3.5 | Perform an advanced water rescue in accordance with accepted best practice principles of aquatic rescues | ||
4 | Assess the casualty and take an appropriate course of action | 4.1 | Observe and describe the condition of the casualty |
4.2 | Assess vital signs and symptoms of shock in accordance with accepted first aid procedures | ||
4.3 | Identify and explain appropriate first aid for the casualty's condition | ||
4.4 | Provide treatment appropriate to the casualty's condition in line with approved first aid techniques and standards | ||
5 | Organise further emergency care as required | 5.1 | Make contact with emergency services as soon as possible |
5.2 | Provide accurate information in order to obtain the required assistance from emergency services | ||
5.3 | Monitor casualty or arrange further treatment until emergency response team assumes responsibility | ||
6 | Record and report the incident | 6.1 | Complete a record of the incident and action taken using appropriate forms and in line with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements |
6.2 | Notify appropriate other personnel and statutory authorities of the incident | ||