List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Comply with regulatory requirements | 1.1 Establish requirements for fireworks licences and associated responsibilities 1.2 Determine relevant legislative and administrative requirements 1.3 Develop methods for interacting with other groups according to regulatory requirements |
2. Implement and monitor risk control procedures | 2.1 Establish control measures to minimise risk of hazardous events with fireworks based on the hierarchy of control measures 2.2 Implement required safety and security management system and associated emergency procedures 2.3 Establish required quality systems 2.4 Critically examine previous incidents with fireworks in view of current legislation and industry best practice 2.5 Brief work groups on requirements and procedures, and supervise operations during fireworks displays |
3. Manage emergencies and malfunctions | 3.1 Identify the types of emergencies that may occur during fireworks displays and their statutory notification requirements 3.2 Evaluate techniques for recognising malfunctions of fireworks 3.3 Implement necessary actions for managing emergencies as required 3.4 Apply appropriate emergency procedures to incident scenarios 3.5 In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate the effectiveness of safety and health procedures and note areas for improvement |
4. Train personnel | 4.1 Establish health, safety and other training needs for work groups 4.2 Identify personnel who require health and safety training 4.3 Provide training to meet identified needs |
Evidence of the ability to:
supervise a work group during at least one fireworks display
recognise and report hazards to designated personnel during fireworks displays
apply procedures for assessing and controlling risks to safety associated with hazards, according to the hierarchy of control measures
communicate effectively about hazards and risks in the workplace to all relevant personnel
comply with legislation, procedural requirements and licensing provisions related to the operation of fireworks displays.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
provide examples of issues and challenges that typically arise when managing health and safety at fireworks displays, along with examples of how they can be addressed
explain how legislation and statutory requirements affect business operations with regard to safety and health issues associated with fireworks displays
explain public liability and workers compensation requirements in relation to operating fireworks displays
explain the process for identifying and controlling hazards associated with fireworks displays
explain the relationship between fireworks legislation and organisational management, systems and procedures
describe characteristics and composition of work groups and other persons associated with fireworks displays.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
legislative, administrative, and specific technical material and prescribed forms and documents
typical work procedures, safety management systems, emergency plans, quality systems and case study scenarios
a suitable work area to conduct risk control or desktop emergency exercises
personal record-keeping book
specific assessment requirements as identified by local licensing authorities.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Significant health and safety issues impact on the delivery and assessment of skills in pyrotechnics. Assessment of these skills must therefore be undertaken in consultation with state or territory licensing authorities and customised according to the specific fireworks (outdoor, close proximity and/or special effects). Assessors may need to meet additional requirements where stipulated by state or territory regulations.
Assessors must be aware of, and consult with authorities on matters regarding, safety of personnel; safety of crowds and spectators; storage and transportation of pyrotechnic materials; and weather, site and venue conditions. Those seeking to assess competency in this unit must consult with the relevant state or territory licensing authority, and work within the requirements and guidelines set down by those authorities.