Scenario Village Proctoring: Difference between revisions

Proctors are a critical part of the scenario village exercise experience. Proctors support [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Moulage#Survivor_Actor_Preparations:_Scenario_Village survivor volunteer actors], observe the players as they work through the exercise, evaluate demonstrated skills, identify areas for improvement, deliver injects, provide simulated effects and responses, and monitor the safety of all participants during the course of the event. At the end of the exercise, a proctor provides the NET players with constructive criticism and positive reinforcement.

'''The person in charge of the exercise is the Exercise Coordinator.''' This person is responsible for (or delegating) the exercise design, gathering the needed resources for the exercise (such as props, actors, moulage technicians, proctors, food, etc), communicating with volunteers before the exercise, and designating proctor roles.

Every Scenario Village exercise should include ''at least'' two proctors, and preferably more. There are several different proctor roles, and an exercise with few proctors will mean each individual proctor taking multiple roles.

Before the exercise begins, make sure you:

* '''What to bring:''' Clipboard, paper, something to write with, flashlight, and a whistle. You'll be doing a lot of walking, so wear comfortable footwear. Also, there is no climate control in the Village; dress accordingly.  

* '''Have the Exercise Coordinator's cell phone number.''' PPB Training is a secure facility with access control between locations, meaning people may get locked out of the building or different parts of it. The Exercise Coordinator can get doors unlocked and people escorted back in.

* '''Know what the different lanyard colors mean.''' If you don't, see: [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Scenario_Village#Participant_Roles_and_Responsibilities Scenario Village Participant Roles and Responsibilities]

* '''Know the objectives of the exercise:''' Why is the exercise coordinator doing this? Generally this is to provide a team of NETs and opportunity to practice ICS, radio, search & rescue, and medical triage skills.  

* '''Familiarize yourself with the Village''' if you haven’t been there before. You can download a map [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/4hCPVguQj0rwEI9V/9fca2bef-4c86-4a88-aa99-2688f027902a?l HERE].  

The following is a list of the different possible roles the Exercise Coordinator might assign to proctors:

* Keep Survivors and Players in separate rooms (Players should not see Survivors before the exercise).

* Remind Players and Survivors to check themselves for sharp instruments and to leave them in the lobby for pick up later.

* Give the [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Scenario_Village_Proctoring#Prep_and_Safety_Briefing_for_Survivor_Volunteers Survivor Volunteer Safety Briefing] while they are getting moulaged.

The safety briefing is given by a proctor before the Players move from the lobby to the staging area. It is usually given by the Exercise Coordinator, but might delegate it to a Front End Proctor. It should not take more than a few minutes. Remind Players:

# The basic exercise flow: they'll stage. go into the village, assess, and render aid.

# To have fun, do not stress; it's only a FAIL if someone is hurt in the exercise. Otherwise, this is the place to make mistakes.

* '''Monitor for Safety.'''