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 | Secure and preserve the scene | 1.1 | Undertake an initial assessment of the site to identify factors which will impact on safety and scene preservation |
| 1.2 | Ensure that secondary incidents are prevented by isolating the site from associated or ancillary processes |
| 1.3 | Coordinate arrangements to secure the incident/accident site to preserve the site and maintain the safety of personnel in line with procedures |
| 1.4 | Restrict access to the site until the arrival of authorised company or external authority representatives |
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2 | Record details of the incident site | 2.1 | Record details of the scene according to the organisation's policies and procedures |
| 2.2 | Note the status of any equipment in the incident area |
| 2.3 | Communicate information to relevant personnel in line with procedures |
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3 | Gather information | 3.1 | Record witness details and note any information given in accordance with procedures |
| 3.2 | Take statements from witnesses and record details of persons believed to be near the site prior to or during the incident |
| 3.3 | Develop an initial timeline of events leading up to the incident |
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4 | Ensure safety when responding to an incident | 4.1 | Identify hazards |
| 4.2 | Assess the risks arising from those hazards |
| 4.3 | Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care |
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5 | Respond to problems | 5.1 | Identify possible problems in equipment or process |
| 5.2 | Determine which problems need action |
| 5.3 | Determine possible fault causes |
| 5.4 | Rectify problems using solutions within area of responsibility |
| 5.5 | Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred |
| 5.6 | Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:
secure the site to preserve and maintain safety of personnel and restricted access
prioritise the safety and/or successful recovery of persons
ensure that actions do not inhibit incident response effectiveness or further contribute to the incident
complete reports and records
accurately record witness statements and incident and site conditions
communicate effectively with survivors, emergency personnel and others in stressful environments
react appropriately under stress.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including those covering:
incident, fire and accident response
incident, fire and accident reporting and investigation
communication systems
emergency response plans
reporting requirements
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:
their possible causes
potential consequences
risks
appropriate risk controls
methods of securing an incident site
techniques for removing survivors and non-survivors from an incident site
types of information which may assist in investigations
techniques for recording information
problem-solving techniques.
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 securing an incident, the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
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.
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