Respond to Critical Incidents

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 UEPOPS348A, 'Respond to Critical Incidents'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Respond to Critical Incidents' 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

Identify critical incident and consequences

1.1

Information and documentation to determine system status is assessed and evaluated in accordance with system requirements

1.2

Fault location is determined by establishing, monitoring and evaluating system configuration and operational pre-requisites in accordance with enterprise procedures

1.3

Fault information is collated in accordance with procedures to evaluate type and cause of failure

1.4

System limitations and performance, including location and external influences, are identified

1.5

Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training

2

Stabilise the system/s

2.1

Appropriate response techniques are identified and used in accordance with requirements.

2.2

Appropriate personnel and external stake holders are consulted with in accordance with enterprise procedures prior to further action

2.3

Implications of personnel and key stake holder actions are monitored and analysed

2.4

System requirements are assessed, evaluated and controlled to maintain stability and system integrity

2.5

Corrective actions to rectify abnormalities are implemented following analysis of data in accordance with system procedures

3

Restore the system

3.1

Specialised assistance is identified and attended to where required in accordance with enterprise procedures

3.2

Strategies to restore system integrity are identified, evaluated and communicated in accordance with procedures to appropriate personnel

3.3

Restoration strategy is undertaken, monitored, evaluated and adjusted in accordance with procedure

4

Review response to incident and instigate preventative procedure

4.1

Effectiveness of response is evaluated in accordance with system procedures

4.2

Stakeholder responses and perspective of incident are obtained, recorded and analysed

4.3

Alternative responses/contingencies are identified and assessed in accordance with system procedures

4.4

Incident and alternative preventive measures are documented in accordance with procedures

4.5

Improvements for managing future critical incidents are recommended and approved

4.6

Relevant findings are communicated to appropriate key stake holders


Qualifications and Skillsets

UEPOPS348A appears in the following qualifications:

  • UEP40106 - Certificate IV in ESI Generation (Systems Operations)
  • UEP30206 - Certificate III in ESI Generation (Operations)