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 describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. | Determine job requirements | 1.1. | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2. | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures |
1.3. | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
1.4. | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2. | Prepare to work in hazardous areas | 2.1. | Ascertain and interpret the area classification regarding zoning, gas group and temperature class from hazardous area layout drawings |
2.2. | Identify factors that may affect the classification of an area |
2.3. | Identify relevant hazards specific to hazardous areas and implement appropriate risk control measures |
2.4. | Obtain specialist tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance work |
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3. | Work in hazardous areas | 3.1. | Carry out maintenance work in accordance with specifications and procedures |
3.2. | Check and test equipment to ensure functionality and complies with appropriate documentation |
3.3. | Identify hazardous area defective and unsuitable equipment and components for the application and source replacement items with the appropriate equipment certification |
3.4. | Carry out adjustment and/or permitted repairs to equipment using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to specifications |
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4. | Complete work in hazardous areas | 4.1. | Ensure all completed work and testing complies with the relevant EEHA Standards |
4.2. | Record all inspection and maintenance activities according to established procedures and regulatory requirements |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:
following work instructions, SOPs and safe work practices
obtaining the relevant work permits and informing appropriate personnel prior to commencing work
identifying and interpreting hazardous layout drawings and interpreting markings of hazardous areas classifications relevant to the work to be undertaken
identifying hazards specific to hazardous areas and implementing appropriate risk control measures
checking and testing equipment to ensure functionality of equipment
identifying defective or unsuitable equipment and sourcing replacement items with the correct equipment certification
carrying out adjustments or permitted repairs using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques in accordance with procedures and specifications
ensuring all completed work and testing complies with the relevant EEHA standard along with equipment conformity certificate requirements and special conditions
documenting all inspection and maintenance work in accordance regulatory requirements and SOPs.
Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE
history and reasoning behind the EEHA Standards and accreditation creation
aspects of hazardous area classification regarding zoning, gas group and temperature class
markings of classifications on technical drawings
situations which may alter the source of release conditions, thereby affecting the classification of an area
hazards specific to hazardous areas
different methods of protection, including:
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relationship between the classification ratings of the equipment to the classification ratings of the area
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testing and certifying bodies, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Ex, ATEX, AUSEx, CSA and Fm
documentation required for inspections.
Assessors must:
have vocational competency in working in hazardous areas at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring State as the case requires.
Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturer specifications.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.