1. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC CCGA-P EVALUATION CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 2008

2. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC “Evaluation should be a means to an end, not an end in itself”

3. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Evaluation Programs

4. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Evaluation Programs There are many types of evaluation programs that serve various industries and organisations.

5. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Evaluation Programs Accreditation / certification is the type of evaluation system used by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific. This type of evaluation program is based on self-study and peer review of organisations, programs, and personnel.

6. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Accreditation / Certification Evaluation Program It draws on the insights, experience, and expertise of qualified individuals who use established guidelines to determine if the applicant should be approved to perform specified functions.

7. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Accreditation / Certification Evaluation Program In the case of the CCGA-P these qualified individuals can be ARTE team members, coxswains, or even advanced crew with the appropriate experience.

8. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Accreditation / Certification Evaluation Program The CCGA-P uses performance-based standards to correctly assess the attributes of the volunteers and the processes they perform.

9. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Accreditation / Certification Evaluation Purpose Determine if the organisation, programs, & personnel should be approved to perform specified functions.

10. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Accreditation / Certification Key Strengths Helps public or partners make informed decisions about quality of the organisation and qualifications of personnel.

11. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Accreditation / Certification Key Weaknesses Standards and guidelines typically emphasize the essential standards that the item is being judged by, to the exclusion of the measure of results.

12. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC What is Evaluation?

13. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC What Should Evaluation Be? Useful Straight forward Appropriate

14. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC What Should Evaluation Not Be? Difficult Scary or stress inducing Somebody else’s problem

15. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Keys to Successful Evaluation Identify –why you are doing it? –what do you want to find out? –what are the practicalities? Start small Keep it simple

16. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Objectives

17. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Objectives Training should include a demonstration of skills in order to fully assess the competence of the candidate. Training received outside the CCGA-P that relates to this standard should be verified against this standard and accepted where appropriate.

18. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Objectives The objectives of competency profiles are to: –provide a basis for training on specific knowledge and skill requirements necessary for qualification in the various roles as a crew member –ensure that volunteers are qualified to to perform the various roles on board –assess the volunteer’s ability to perform to established and recognised standards

19. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Objectives –maintain an effective and professional level of of operational performance through the systematic provision of refresher and/or advancement training for qualified members –support as far as practicable, the consistent application of the standing instructions

20. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Objectives –Provide the basis for future development of training for all aspects of maritime search and rescue operations

21. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC How to Use the Standards

22. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC How to Use the Standards Evaluators will use these skills for reference when they they set up the exercises. They are based on the standards, which serve as the foundation for all the training materials and reference guides. You cannot fail somebody for something which is not contained in the standards.

23. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC How to Use the Standards

24. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 1. Tasks and References - Main Function The first row is the general function and the description of the competencies involved in that level of performance of that function. In the Evaluation section of the first row it will list all of specific competencies required and the number of elective competencies.

25. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 1. Tasks and References - Main Function Each candidate will have to have successfully completed the required competency and a specified number of electives needed for successful completion of the function. The elective competencies are in grayed and labeled elective.

26. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 2. Standard (Knowledge) The knowledge standard describes the topics and subtopics involved and any references to large bodies of information, often being defined by the paragraph or chapter headings along with a summary description of emphasis to certain aspects of that information.

27. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 3. Standard (Skills) Here is a list and descriptions of the skills to be performed, for the whole subject area. e.g. When towing each candidate shall be able to do the following:

28. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 3. Standard (Skills) Towing/SAP assessment Towing Communications Towing gear inspection and use Set up Approach and passing the line Tow watch and line control Towing Emergencies Towing Alongside Towing Salvage operations

29. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 4. Conditions for Evaluation (Knowledge) The acceptable conditions for evaluation of the skills are stated in this section. The knowledge statement or concept can be tested verbally, on a proficiency exam or on the final as written. Some may be tested through the successful demonstration of the skill related to the knowledge.

30. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 4. Conditions for Evaluation (Knowledge) While the candidate is demonstrating the skill the evaluator can ask questions testing the related theory.

31. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 5. Conditions for Evaluation (Skills) Conditions, requirements and pre-requisites for the skill are put here. The criteria for evaluation will include: –Method of evaluation, –Supplied components –Setting, surroundings and weather

32. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 5. Conditions for Evaluation (Skills) Method Describes the evaluation process in regards to the activity. Skills can be demonstrated through scenarios, drills, questioning.

33. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 5. Conditions for Evaluation (Skills) Setting, Surroundings and Weather Condition also implies the setting of the evaluation and factors that effect degree of difficulty. For basic skills the setting must not hamper the demonstration of the skill. e.g. Demonstrated in conditions of light wind and chop, at night

34. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 6. Competency The next rows are individual competencies and their steps. The table is divided two halves: In the first two columns after the competency title is the raw description of the knowledge and skill and their components or steps.

35. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 6. Competency The second half tells the evaluator and the candidate the conditions, rules and criteria for evaluation of the Skills and Knowledge

36. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 7. Standard Standard or quality of practice with or without reference Use terms like list, explain, compare or state the difference between two ideas or concepts e.g. Each candidate will identify the rules in regards to the required actions when a power vessel meets: 1. A Fishing vessel 2. A sailing vessel (Collision Regulation 18)

37. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 8. Skill Name Standard The overall goal of the skill using subjective and objective qualifying statements such effectively, efficiently or successfully. Critical actions /steps There may be references to regulations or guides that describe a standard action or skill.

38. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 9. Standard e.g. by consistently starting a vessel safely it implies the theory involved in the steps to starting a vessel. (Written test not necessary.) Terms for knowledge evaluation Knowledge List the factors/items/actions Describe the actions/Items Choose the correct actions/items

39. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 10. Terms of Evaluation Guided (this skill may be guided or prompted by a checklist, coxswain or evaluator) Consistently (more than once effectively) At least once effectively Participate (Active participation in activity means student must complete at least one of the divided tasks assigned by the group).

40. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC 10. Terms of Evaluation Supplied Components: The equipment, vessel, assistants and/or written material, necessary for a fair evaluation of the skill, are available. Some terms like familiar vessel will require that the candidate shall be evaluated on their own vessel or be given time to familiarize themselves with the test vessel.

41. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC How to Use the Standard

42. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC Example of How to Use the Standard

43. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC The Standard

44. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC The Standard Skill Each candidate shall communicate with JRCC / MRSC via a MCTS designated working channel The candidate shall call up Vancouver Radio on 83 A, and pass the required message using appropriate VHF voice protocols, or demonstrate two way communication in a classroom setting

45. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC The Standard Knowledge The candidate shall identify the following: The controlling MCTS facility in the stations area of operation e.g Vancouver Coast Guard radio - Vancouver, Howe Sound and boundary line with Victoria. Watts Point aerial (by Squamish) 83A only

46. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC The Standard Knowledge (continued) Any major peripheral sites e.g Victoria Coast Guard Radio, with aerials on Bowen Island The MCTS’s standard working channels e.g. Ch. 04A and 83A, 12 for traffic, and 16 The candidate will also identify common radiochannels used by other vessels in the local area e.g. Victoria Ch.11 for traffic

47. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC The Standard Evaluation Each candidate will list all of the items specified in the knowledge column during the practical evaluation of radio skills. This knowledge can be evaluated through practical performance

48. CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - PACIFIC What do you do with the information when you have it? Use it Evaluate Review Revise