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 | Assess a potential emergency | 1.1 | Identify emergency |
| 1.2 | Clarify cause of the alarm |
| 1.3 | Prepare for response to emergency |
| 1.4 | Escalate to emergency response, as required |
| 1.5 | Report the critical situation, as required |
| 1.6 | Return to normal operations, as appropriate |
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2 | Respond to emergency according to procedures | 2.1 | Activate all relevant alarms |
| 2.2 | Communicate as required to relevant personnel |
| 2.3 | Check status of all relevant plant and take appropriate action |
| 2.4 | Maintain a record of critical information, as required |
| 2.5 | Shut down plant items, as appropriate |
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3 | Monitor emergency | 3.1 | Monitor any escalation of the emergency |
| 3.2 | Monitor critical variables of relevant plant |
| 3.3 | Monitor weather and other external conditions |
| 3.4 | Clarify and act on information received |
| 3.5 | Make changes as requested by incident commander |
| 3.6 | Continue to operate any parts of the plant which are still online |
| 3.7 | Communicate as required to relevant personnel |
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4 | Conclude emergency response | 4.1 | Sound all clear when instructed |
| 4.2 | Confirm plant systems which are able to be operated |
| 4.3 | Bring operational plant back to best available operating conditions |
| 4.4 | Review procedures and training |
| 4.5 | Review emergency response |
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:
operate a distributed control system (DCS)
react appropriately under stress
monitor an emergency situation and take action to minimise risks to personnel, plant and environment
apply relevant technical and plant data and problem-solving techniques to determine possible fault causes and solutions
complete paper or electronic-based logs and records
communicate verbal/radio reports effectively under stress
follow instructions from incident commander
report problems outside area of responsibility or ability to resolve to designated person.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including those covering:
safety, hazards and hazard control
incident, fire and accident
emergency response plans
communication systems
reporting
hazards that may arise in an incident and appropriate risk controls
accessing and interpreting weather conditions
alarms, causes of alarms and false alarms
indicators of developing and existing critical situations
critical variables of relevant plant
types of emergencies that can arise and panel operations appropriate to control emergency situations.
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 occur over a range of abnormal situations which include emergencies
may use industry-based simulation for all of the unit
may use a DCS linked to a plant simulator where a suitable simulator is available
must simulate emergency situations appropriate to the plant.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills in a simulated environment and one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
use of a simulator
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.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work