CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY Compressed Air Works Course (Medical-Lock Attendant) Version 1.0 15 July 2011 Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (MOM) All rights reserved. This document is provided for explicit use and guidance of MOM Approved Training Providers as information resource for curriculum development and assessment purposes. Any other use of this document or parts thereof, including reproduction, publication, distribution, transmission, retransmission or public showing, or storage in a retrieval system in any form, electronic or otherwise, for purposes other than that expressly stated in this Advisory without the expressed permission of MOM is strictly prohibited. 1 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Version History Version Effective Changes Author Date 1.0 15 July 2011 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 Aim of the advisory 3 2 Overview of the course requirements 3 3 Table of specifications 4 4 Training delivery advice 5 5 Assessment advice 8 6 Trainer and assessor requirements 9 7 End of course evaluation and feedback 10 8 Related WSH legislation, industrial codes of practice and other references 11 Annex A Table of Specification 12 Annex B Course Reference Matrix 15 Annex C Sample Assessment Plan 19 2 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
1 AIM OF THE ADVISORY 1.1 The Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) is a document to assist MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATP) with the instructional design and development of a competency-based training course for Workplace Safety and Health. It aims to help ATP facilitate the learning process, deliver effective training and conduct competency-based training and assessment. 1.2 This document contains key information on the Compressed Air Works Course (Medical-Lock Attendant) [CAWC (Medical-Lock)] including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge/entry requirements, course syllabus, recommended course duration, recommended class size, and recommended trainer/trainee ratio. It also sets forth guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the course. 1.3 This CDA will be reviewed on a regular basis and whenever it is deemed necessary due to changes in training syllabus or industrial requirements. 2 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Learning objectives for CAWC (Medical-Lock): 2.1.1 State the WSH Act and subsidiary legislation governing compressed air works (CAW) 2.1.2 List the roles and responsibilities of a Medical-Lock Attendant 2.1.3 Explain the medical condition of compressed air illnesses (decompression illnesses (DCI) and dysbaric osteonecrosis) and barotrauma 2.1.4 Carry out hyperbaric treatment using approved tables for neurological evaluation 2.1.5 Calculate air pressure for CAW 2.1.6 Carry out compression of personnel before entering into compressed air (CA) environment 2.1.7 Identify fire hazards and use the fire extinguisher in tunnelling and CAW 2.1.8 Carry out decompression of personnel who are leaving CA environment 2.1.9 Apply oxygen first aid and chamber nursing 2.1.10 Apply different forms of life support (CPR & mechanical aids) 2.1.11 Analyze health declaration form for all CA workers 2.2 Target audience 2.2.1 The CAWC (Medical-Lock) is a mandatory training course for individuals who are assigned as Medical-Lock Attendants at a worksite that requires personnel to work in a compressed air (CA) environment. 3 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
2.2.2 Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007 regulation 108 (3)(c) stipulates that no person shall be employed as a medical-lock attendant in a worksite where work in a compressed air environment is carried out unless he has received adequate training to familiarize him with the hazards associated with compression, decompression and compressed air illness and with the keeping of records under these regulations. 2.3 Assumed skills and knowledge: Employability Skills System (ESS) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above under, or equivalent Trainees must be certified physically fit to enter into compressed air environment by a designated factory doctor (DFD). Trainees should not be physically handicapped and should have normal colour vision. Trainees must be trained in first aid Trainees to be equipped with the knowledge of diving, compressed air work, hyperbaric environments or hyperbaric medicine and firefighting. 2.4 Entry requirements: Trainee need to have successfully completed Construction Safety Orientation Course (CSOC) Safety Orientation Course (Tunnelling) 2.5 Recommended course duration: 62 hours including 4 hours of assessment 2.6 Maximum class size: 12 2.7 Recommend trainer/trainee ratio: Max: 1: 12 2.8 Course attendance record: 75% attendance 3. TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS) 3.1 The table of specifications is a detail listing of the course content that will be covered in the training and the weightage of assessment that will be devoted to each of the learning objectives. It is structured based on the cognitive domain of Bloom s taxonomy. 3.2 Refer to Annex A for details of TOS. 4 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
4 TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE 4.1 Trainer s guide and trainees workbook/handouts 4.1.1 In order to deliver more effective instruction and ensure consistency in training, a copy of the trainer s guide should be prepared. The guide provides the trainer with information on the course including Course aim Learning objectives Target audience Assumed skills and knowledge Course duration Class size and trainer/trainee ratio Lesson plan Course contents and instructional materials Training methodologies Training resource requirements Course administration instruction 4.1.2 The ATP is recommended to facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with a trainee s workbook or handouts. This set of notes should contain the course aim, learning objectives and the key learning points relating to the hazards of compressed air and the first line medical support needed to save lives. 4.1.3 The ATP is required to submit a course reference matrix (see Annex B) to show that the courseware submitted is aligned to the requirements of the CDA. 4.1.4 It is the responsibility of the ATP to ensure that no part of the materials used for the training infringe on patent, design, copyright and intellectual property rights of any individual or organization. 4.1.5 The ATP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus, lesson plan, trainer s guide and trainee s workbook or handout at all times for inspection and verification by MOM. 4.2 Training methodology 4.2.1 Knowledge There is extensive knowledge required of the medical-lock attendant. This underpinning knowledge includes: WSH Act and its subsidiary legislation relating to compressed air works (CAW) Types of compressed air illnesses (decompression illnesses (DCI) Type I & Type II, including dysbaric osteonecrosis) and barotrauma 5 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Symptoms of compressed air illnesses (DCI and dysbaric osreonecrosis) and barotraumas (Aural barotraumas, sinus barotrauma etc) Risk factors for DCI and barotraumas Calculation of pressure Compression and decompression operations Patient assessment DCI treatment tables Neurological evaluation Chamber operations Fluid management Medication Oxygen first aid Basic life support Mechanical aids Elements of fire triangle and the use of fire extinguisher in firefighting 4.2.2 The knowledge relating to CA is not confined to lectures. It may also be imparted through the following delivery methods: Case studies Demonstrations Group discussion Videos and other e-resources and instructional media Problem-based learning and instruction Familiarization tour to a decompression chamber at a work-site 4.2.3 Skill There are five essential skill sets required for the CAWC (Medical- Lock). These skills are vital to saving lives and must be demonstrated and practiced to proficiency. Carry out a neurological evaluation Carry out compression of personnel before entering into CA environment Carry out decompression of personnel who are leaving CA environment Apply oxygen first aid and chamber nursing Treatment tables for DCI Apply different forms of life support (CPR & mechanical aids) 4.2.4 Attribute An important attribute for a medical-lock attendant is saving lives. Hence the medical-lock attendant must show the following behavioural traits 6 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Exercise vigilance in monitoring and checking CA worker s health declaration Be on a look out for workers with upper respiratory tract infection React swiftly to medical emergencies Able to follow and carry out instructions from the appointed medical practitioner Carry out simple clinical examination and monitor condition of patients (including neurological) and communicate findings to the doctor Meticulous and accurate in recording of clinical notes and treatment 4.3 Training venue requirements 4.3.1 The ATP shall ensure that the classroom used for the training has adequate seating for the class of 20. Seating facilities inclusive of writing tables must be reasonably and comfortably spaced so as to be conducive to the learning process and for the purpose of conducting the assessment. Classrooms must be equipped with projectors, whiteboards, flipcharts and training equipment relevant to the conduct of the course. The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course trainees at the start of the course. 4.3.2 ATP should also provide access to a medical chamber on-site or off-site for training purposes. The ATP shall carry out risk management of the site used for demonstration and practice. Trainees should be briefed on the risk of the training prior to the conduct of training. 4.4 Training resource allocation WSH Act and its subsidiary legislation o WSH (Construction) Regulations governing CAW o WSH (Medical Examinations) Regulations o WSH (Risk Management) Regulations o WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations o WSH (First Aid) Regulations o WSH (General Provisions) Regulations WSH Guidelines on Compressed Air Works - Prevention of Compressed Air Illness and Barotrauma (WSH Council) Photos/slides of CA-related hazards Training videos on compression and decompression procedures, treatment protocols Case studies relating to DCI and barotraumas Approved Medical-Lock/medical chamber 7 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
5 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 5.1 General guidelines for conducting competency-based assessment. 5.1.1 The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee to undertake the role of a Medical-Lock Attendant. ATPs are required to prepare an assessment plan for each course (refer Annex C for proposed sample). 5.1.2 The assessment plan must be directly related to all the learning objectives determined in the course. It comprises four main parts: Overview of the assessment tools and its duration Instructions for the conduct of the assessment Instruments or tools of assessment (Question paper, checklist ) Assessment summary record 5.1.3 The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by the ATP to ensure that trainees are constantly kept current and competent to perform up to the industrial requirements. 5.2 Principles of assessment Assessment will be fair, valid, reliable and flexible for all trainees without deliberate barriers against the individual. Fair Are the assessments criteria clear? Do all the trainees know what to expect from the assessment? Does the assessment disadvantage any trainee? Do the candidates have any recourse to appeal? Valid Are the assessment methods and tools appropriate and effective in assessing what they claim to assess. Are the evidence collected relevant to the training and demonstrates that the learning outcome has been achieved? Reliability Are the results consistent from one assessment to another? Do people have the confidence that the standards are applied consistently from learner to learner and from context to context? Flexibility Can the assessment be used for multiple assessments? Are the assessment tools and methods uniform across different approaches and drawing on a range of different methods? Can they be used appropriately to the context, task and individual under assessment? 8 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
5.3 Assessment tools and instruments 5.3.1 The ATP must conduct a written test (compulsory) and practical performance: Written test (WT) This method of assessment is quick and the most convenient to conduct. It can be used for a large class and a wide range of subjects particularly knowledge-based. It can be conducted as a multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) or an essay format. Trainees need to have minimum workplace literary level 4 for the essay format. WT is not recommended for skills assessment Practical Performance (PP) This method is highly recommended for skills assessment. It can be matched very closely to the actual task to be performed by the individual on the job. 5.3.2 The total allocated time for assessment of the CAWC (Medical- Lock) is 4 hours, of which 1 hour is for WT and 3 hours for PP. 5.4. Conduct of assessment 5.4.1 Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each candidate must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated. 5.4.2 A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment method is given in the suggested response to the WT and the checklist accompanying the PP. 5.5 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome 5.5.1 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form. 5.5.2 Assessment outcome must be conveyed to the candidate at the end of the assessment. Candidate must acknowledge the assessment outcome and both the assessor and candidate counter-sign on the assessment record form 5.5.3 The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for inspection by MOM. 6 TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS The trainer and assessor requirements for each of the syllabus topics are stated in Table 1. 9 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Table 1 Trainer and Assessor Requirements for CAWC (Medical-Lock) S/N Topics Trainer Requirements 1 2 WSH Act and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Compressed Air Works Compressed Air Illness and Barotrauma 3 Hyperbaric Physics 4 Hyperbaric Treatment 5 Treatment Support 6 Chamber Operations I 7 Chamber Operations II WSH Co-ordinator with at least 5 years of relevant working experience which includes tunnelling, compressed air works and others Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) for a minimum of CU1, CU2, CU4 and CU6 modules or equivalent WSQ Advanced Certificate in WSH or equivalent Medical Doctor with qualification in hyperbaric medicine and 5-year recent experience relating to hyperbaric medicine and compressed air works ACTA for a minimum of CU1, CU2, CU4 and CU6 modules or equivalent WSQ Advanced Certificate in WSH or equivalent Possess qualifications for both man and medical-lock operation and has 5-year recent experience relating to compressed air work; OR A diving medic who has undergone the man and medical-lock attendant course and with 5-years recent experience in compressed air work. ACTA for a minimum of CU1, CU2, CU4 and CU6 modules or equivalent 7 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK 7.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation at the end of each course. Trainees shall be allowed to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content, duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources, quality of trainers and assessors. 7.2 The ATP shall monitor the end-of-course evaluation and feedback closely to ensure that the ratings are consistently 3 and above. Immediate 10 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
action should be taken whenever the ratings fall below 3. These actions should be properly recorded and kept for audit inspection. 1 2 3 4 5 Poor Fair Satisfactory Very good Excellent 8 RELATED WSH LEGISLATION, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE AND OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive) Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006 WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 WSH (General Provisions) Regulations 2006 WSH (Medical Examinations) Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations WSH Guidelines on Compressed Air Works - Prevention of Compressed Air Illness and Barotrauma (WSH Council) 11 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Table of Specifications Annex A S/N 1 2 Learning Objective State the WSH Act and subsidiary legislation governing compressed air works (CAW) List the roles and responsibilities of a Medical-Lock Attendant Explain the medical condition of compressed air illness (decompression illnesses and dysbaric osteonecrosis) and barotrauma Topic WSH Act and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Compressed Air Works Compressed Air Illness (Decompression Illnesses and Dysbaric Osteonecrosis) and Barotrauma Sub-Topic Introduction and history of Compressed Air Works (CAW) Physics and physiology of CAW CAW safety and technical issues Workplace Safety & Health Act WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 WSH (Medical Examinations) Regulations WSH (First Aid) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations WSH (General Provisions) Regulations 2007 WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations Roles and responsibilities of a Medical-Lock Attendant Understand the roles and responsibilities of the man-lock attendant Introduction to Decompression Illnesses (DCI) History of DCI Factors that contribute to DCI Physiological considerations found in the development of DCI Physiological implications of DCI Types of DCI, including dysbaric osteonecrosis Duration (hr) 5 Knowledge & Comprehension Cognitive Domain Application Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation Total 5% 5% 5% 5% 14 5% 5% 5% 15% 12 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
S/N 3 4 5 6 Learning Objective Carry out hyperbaric treatment using approved tables for neurological evaluation Calculate air pressure for CAW Carry out compression of personnel before entering into CA environment Identify fire hazards and use the fire extinguisher in tunnelling and CAW Carry out decompression of personnel who are leaving CA Topic Hyperbaric Treatment Hyperbaric Physics Chamber Operations I Chamber Operations II Sub-Topic Barotrauma of ears and sinuses Barotrauma of lungs Contraindications to compressed air works Soft tissues injuries Diagnosis of DCI Treatment table selection Medication Fluid treatment Neurological evaluation Hyperbaric operation and safety Introduction to hyperbaric physics Calculation of pressure Mathematical formulas Introduction to chamber operations Pre-entry health check Compression procedures Demonstration and practice Safety checklist Fire triangle, fire hazards and prevention in a CA and oxygen-rich environment Use of fire extinguisher in fire-fighting Decompression procedures Demonstration and practice Safety checklist Duration (hr) Knowledge & Comprehension Cognitive Domain Application Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation Total 9 5% 5% 5% 15% 3.5 5% 5% 7.5 10% 5% 15% 12 5% 5% 10% 13 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
S/N 7 Learning Objective environment Apply oxygen first aid and chamber nursing Apply different forms of life support (CPR & mechanical aids) Analyze health declaration form for all CA workers Topic Treatment Support Sub-Topic Treatment protocol Chamber monitoring First aid kit for Medical Lock Unconscious in CAW Patient assessment Basic life support (CPR) and mechanical aids Chamber nursing Oxygen first aid Procedures Incident reporting Duration (hr) 7 Knowledge & Comprehension Cognitive Domain Application Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation Total 5% 5% 10% 5% 5% 5% 15% 5% 5% Assessment Written and Practical Performance 4 Total 62 55% 30% 15% 100% 14 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Course Reference Matrix for Compressed Air Works Course (Medical-Lock Attendant) Annex B APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS COMPRESSED AIR WORKS COURSE (MEDICAL-LOCK ATTENDANT) S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours) 1 WSH Act and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Compressed Air Works Lecture 5 Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) Indicate slide number E.g. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc E.g. Practical, Q3 Introduction and history of Compressed Air Works (CAW) Physics and physiology of CAW CAW Safety and technical issues Workplace Safety & Health Act WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 WSH (Medical Examinations) Regulations WSH (First Aid) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations WSH (General Provisions) Regulations 2007 WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations Roles and responsibilities of a Medical-Lock Attendant Understand the roles and responsibilities of Man-Lock Attendant 2 Compressed Air illness and Barotrauma (DCI) Lecture 14 Introduction to Decompression Illnesses (DCI) History of DCI Factors that contribute to DCI Physiological considerations found in the development of DCI Physiological implications of DCI Types of DCI, including dysbaric osteonecrosis 15 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS COMPRESSED AIR WORKS COURSE (MEDICAL-LOCK ATTENDANT) S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours) Barotrauma of ears and sinuses Barotrauma of lungs Contraindications to CAW Soft tissues injuries Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) Indicate slide number E.g. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc E.g. Practical, Q3 3 Hyperbaric Physics Lecture 3.5 Introduction to hyperbaric physics Calculation of pressure Mathematical formulas 4 Hyperbaric Treatment Lecture 9 Diagnosis of DCI Treatment table selection Medication Fluid treatment Neurological evaluation Hyperbaric operation and safety 5 Treatment Support Lecture 7 First aid kit for Medical Lock Unconscious in CAW Patient assessment Basic life support (CPR) and mechanical aids Chamber nursing Oxygen first aid procedures Incident reporting 16 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS COMPRESSED AIR WORKS COURSE (MEDICAL-LOCK ATTENDANT) S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours) 6 Chamber Operations I Introduction to chamber operations Pre-entry health check Compression procedures Demonstration and practice Safety checklist Fire triangle, fire hazards and prevention in a CA and oxygen-rich environment Use of fire extinguisher in fire-fighting Lecture and Practical 7.5 Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) Indicate slide number E.g. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc E.g. Practical, Q3 7 Chamber Operations II Decompression procedures Demonstration and practice Safety checklist Treatment protocol Chamber monitoring 8 Assessment Written and Practical Performance Lecture and Practical 12 4 Total 62 17 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Declaration by ATP I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are true and correct. Name of ATP Name of Applicant Designation of Applicant Applicant s Signature Date Head/Principal s Signature Date 18 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Annex C Compressed Air Works Course (Medical-Lock Attendant) SAMPLE ASSESSMENT PLAN 19 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Version Control Record Version Effective Date Changes Prepared by (Name and Designation) Name of ATP 1.0 15 Jul 2011 N.A. due to first issue Mike Lee, Training Executive ABC Consultancy Date of next review: 15 Jul 2013 Table of Contents Page 1.Overview 2.Summary of assessment tools and duration 3.Instruction for conduct of assessment 4.Assessment tools 5.Assessment record 20 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Overview This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Compressed Air Works Course (Medical-Lock Attendant). WSH (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations 2009 reg. 2 states that: Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this course. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications: S/N Topics Trainer Requirements 1 2 WSH Act and Subsidiary Legislation Related to Compressed Air Works Compressed Air Illness and Barotrauma 3 Hyperbaric Physics 4 Hyperbaric Treatment 5 Treatment Support 6 Chamber Operations I 7 Chamber Operations II WSH Co-ordinator with at least 5 years of relevant working experience which includes tunnelling, compressed air works and others Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) for a minimum of CU1, CU2, CU4 and CU6 modules or equivalent WSQ Advanced Certificate in WSH or equivalent Medical Doctor with qualification in hyperbaric medicine and 5-year recent experience relating to hyperbaric medicine and compressed air works ACTA for a minimum of CU1, CU2, CU4 and CU6 modules or equivalent WSQ Advanced Certificate in WSH or equivalent Possess qualifications for both man and medical-lock operation and has 5-year recent experience relating to compressed air work; OR A diving medic who has undergone the man and medical-lock attendant course and with 5-years recent experience in compressed air work. ACTA for a minimum of CU1, CU2, CU4 and CU6 modules or equivalent 21 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Conduct of assessment Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each candidate must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated. A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment tool is given in the suggested response. Recording and reporting of assessment outcome All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form. Assessment outcome will be communicated to the candidate at the end of the assessment. The record of the assessment result for each candidate must be kept for 2 years for inspection by MOM. Summary of assessment method and duration Learning Objective 1. State the WSH Act and subsidiary legislation governing compressed air (CA) works 2. List the roles and responsibilities of a Medical-Lock Attendant 3. Explain the medical condition of compression air illnesses (decompression illnesses and dysbaric osteonecrosis) and barotrauma 4. Carry out hyperbaric treatment using approved tables for neurological evaluation 22 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock) Assessment Method WT WT WT & PP WT & PP 5. Calculate air pressure for CA works WT 6. Carry out compression of personnel before entering into CA environment 7. Identify fire hazards and to use fire extinguisher in tunnelling and compressed air works 8. Carry out decompression of personnel who are leaving CA environment WT & PP WT & PP WT & PP 9. Apply oxygen first aid and chamber nursing WT & PP 10. Apply different forms of life support (CPR & mechanical aids) WT & PP 11. Analyze health declaration form for all CA workers WT
WT = Written Test; PP = Practical Performance S/No Assessment Method Duration AA1. Written Test 60 mins AA2. Practical Performance 180 mins Total 240 mins Note: The sample above is a guide incorporating the Practical Performance and Written Test only. ATPs are encouraged to develop their own templates. 23 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Instruction for conduct of assessment (Written Test) These instructions concern the use of written test to assess the candidate s competence. Specification item Learning objective Details on specification Duration Venue Set Up Conduct of the Written Test Recording the Assessment Result Feedback 24 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Instruction for conduct of assessment (Practical Performance) These guidelines concern assessing the candidates through practical performance to verify that the candidates are competent. Specification item Details on specification Learning objective Duration Venue Set Up Conducting Practical Test Recording the assessment results Feedback 25 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
ASSESSMENT TOOLS - ATP to insert relevant assessment/test papers and the solutions - 26 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Assessment Record Compressed Air Works Course (Medical-Lock Attendant) Accredited Training Provider: Candidate Name: (As in NRIC/Passport) NRIC/Passport: Course Dates: Learning Objective State the WSH Act and subsidiary legislation governing compressed air works (CAW) List the roles and responsibilities of a Medical-Lock Attendant Explain the medical condition of compression air illnesses (decompression illnesses and dysbaric osteonecrosis) and barotrauma Carry out hyperbaric treatment using approved tables for neurological evaluation Calculate air pressure for CAW Assessment Tool WT PP Comments Carry out compression of personnel before entering into CA environment Identify fire hazards and use the fire extinguisher in tunnelling and compressed air works Carry out decompression of personnel who are leaving CA environment Apply oxygen first aid and chamber nursing Apply different forms of life support (CPR & mechanical aids) Analyze health declaration form for all CA workers Marks 27 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)
Overall assessment The trainee has been assessed as (tick appropriate box): Pass Fail Trainee s signature Assessor s Signature Name: Name: Date: Date: Note to candidate: Candidates may appeal against the outcome of the assessment. By signing, the candidate is agreeing to accept the assessment outcome. Feedback on assessment outcome by Assessor / Feedback by trainee: 28 CDA_CAWC (Medical-Lock)