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 | Prepare for gas testing | 1.1 | Find out type of gas/atmosphere to be tested |
| 1.2 | Select and calibrate equipment in accordance with procedures |
| 1.3 | Find out gas testing regime/sampling pattern required |
| 1.4 | Identify hazards from possible atmosphere contaminants |
| 1.5 | Implement hazard control measures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2 | Test gas | 2.1 | Use gas testing equipment to test gas as required |
| 2.2 | Interpret and report readings |
| 2.3 | Monitor gas on an ongoing basis as required |
| 2.4 | Take required action if readings are unacceptable |
| 2.5 | Communicate required actions to be taken to appropriate personnel |
3 | Maintain equipment | 3.1 | Clean and maintain gas testing equipment in accordance with procedures |
| 3.2 | Inspect and fault-find monitoring equipment in accordance with procedures |
| 3.3 | Return gas testing equipment to required location and in required condition |
| 3.4 | Maintain records of tests and results in accordance with procedures |
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 must include the ability to:
recognise and assess conditions that require testing
identify the appropriate action according to procedures and within scope of responsibility, including:
selecting, preparing and using gas testing equipment
applying testing regime
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
identifying hazards and applying control measures
cleaning and maintaining equipment
take readings and interpret, report/record relevant data
apply known solutions to routine problems
communicate clearly and unambiguously with a range of personnel on safety conditions and procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including:
work permit systems
safety, hazards and hazard control
incident, fire and accident
PPE
organisation standard operating procedures (SOPs)
common atmospheric hazards and contaminants
explosive range, upper and lower explosive limits
exposure standards (time-weighted average, short-term exposure limits, peak limitation values, and examination of toxic effect at the level of a range of flammable gases)
conditions under which atmospheres become hazardous
units of measurement used to express concentration of atmospheric contaminants (mg/cubic m. ppm, % v/v).
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:
must include the use of the relevant gas testing meters and any other relevant tools, equipment and safety gear, and require demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
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
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.