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 |
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1 | Identify and monitor permit conditions | 1.1 | Identify permit requirements |
| 1.2 | Monitor conditions to ensure that the work being conducted conforms to the issued permit requirements |
| 1.3 | Identify and communicate changes in the operating conditions or requirements of the permit to permit holders to ensure they are kept aware of any hazards |
2 | Control work permit systems | 2.1 | Check and verify the permit holder's knowledge of the issued permit and its requirements before allowing any work to be undertaken |
| 2.2 | Control work activities to comply with the work permit system and safety procedures |
| 2.3 | Undertake site inspections to ensure that the work to be undertaken is in sequence and completed in a safe and coordinated manner |
| 2.4 | Identify hazards, and confirm with those undertaking the permitted work that control measures, as defined in the permit, are established |
3 | Identify and action non-compliance | 3.1 | Identify conditions of active permits |
| 3.2 | Take corrective action upon incidences of non-compliance with permit conditions through the withdrawal or suspension of the issued permit |
| 3.3 | Report and record incidents of non-compliance according to procedures |
4 | Confirm compliance with permit | 4.1 | Complete checklists in accordance with standard procedures |
| 4.2 | Document and communicate findings to appropriate personnel |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
identify activities requiring a permit and type of permit required
monitor the conditions of work under the permit
identify changes in work and site circumstances that affect permit
communicate effectively with team/work group and other personnel to:
explain the requirements of the permit
explain and verify complex issues and requirements relevant to permit conditions
withdraw or cause work to cease outside permit conditions
explain and implement safety and incident response procedures
identify and report any non-conformance with permit conditions
speak clearly and unambiguously in the language of the worksite
complete workplace forms and reports
differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable conditions
identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisation procedures, including:
work permit systems
safety, emergency and hazard control
incident response
plant isolation and preparation requirements
relevant organisation procedures
hazards that may arise in the job and plant, including:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls
functions and components of a permit system
types of permits, what they cover, limitations and associated hazards.
Competency must be achieved before performing this work unsupervised. Therefore this unit will typically be assessed off the job. Where assessment is undertaken on the job appropriate supervision and safety precautions must be provided.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should provide evidence of the ability to perform over the range of situations which might be expected to be encountered, including typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions
must include the use of typical permits
may use industry-based simulation particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect 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.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
demonstration of skills
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
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.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.