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 fire emergency and raise alarm | 1.1 | Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner |
| 1.2 | Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas |
2 | Initiate basic fire responses | 2.1 | Maintain personal safety at all times in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines |
| 2.2 | Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with organisation procedures |
| 2.3 | Select appropriate extinguishing agents and equipment based on knowledge of fire and fuel types |
| 2.4 | Operate basic fire-fighting equipment safely, according to manufacturer specifications and organisation procedure, in order to contain the fire emergency |
| 2.5 | Observe changing conditions at the fire, their effects on fire behaviour and report |
3 | Notify responsible authorities | 3.1 | Follow emergency reporting procedures |
| 3.2 | Identify and notify appropriate authorities |
| 3.3 | Clearly and unambiguously communicate information concerning the emergency in a timely manner |
4 | Undertake safe evacuation | 4.1 | Evacuate area in a safe and controlled manner when first response has failed to control the fire emergency, or has proven inappropriate |
| 4.2 | Secure immediate area of the emergency to ensure no further loss occurs to people, equipment, process and environment |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
recognise and assess fire situations, including the identification of different types of fires and fuels
determine appropriate actions according to procedures and within scope of own responsibilities, including:
evacuate (self/others)
seek assistance as appropriate
apply control measures
select and use a range of first response fire-fighting safety equipment
select and use appropriate extinguishing agent
apply defensive fire-fighting tactics and techniques
select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
minimise the effect of a fire incident
communicate clearly and unambiguously with a range of personnel on fire emergency conditions, related problems and safety and emergency procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including:
site or organisation emergency procedures and response plans
site-specific isolation procedures
characteristics of fire and fuel types
composition and uses of extinguishing agents
types and application of basic firefighting equipment
types and application of PPE
roles and responsibilities of internal and external personnel in relation to fire incidents
appropriate responses to different fire situations.
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 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 appropriate firefighting tools, equipment, extinguishing media and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
must include responding to an actual fire in a simulated industrial situation (e.g. a fire ground).
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.
Knowledge evidence will be collected independently of the above practical assessment and may use workbooks, written assessments, interviews (provided a record is kept) or other methods.
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.
Persons seeking verification of competence/retraining must meet the same evidence requirements as above.
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.