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 | Identify incident containment tactics | 1.1 | Identify risk characteristics of the possible incident scenarios |
| 1.2 | Identify specific objectives of incident containment |
| 1.3 | Identify existing tactics |
| 1.4 | Develop a range of alternative tactics |
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2 | Evaluate tactics | 2.1 | Predict incident behaviour and growth under alternative strategy scenarios |
| 2.2 | Consider issues relating to health, safety and environment (HSE) |
| 2.3 | Identify and secure resource requirements for alternative tactics |
| 2.4 | Identify the impact of tactics on a range of factors |
| 2.5 | Identify and clearly document tactics |
| 2.6 | Obtain, collate and record feedback on tactics from stakeholders and incident managers, and ensure this is reflected in the documentation according to procedures |
| 2.7 | Negotiate stakeholder needs and address |
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3 | Select tactics | 3.1 | Document findings and feedback on the suitability of different tactics |
| 3.2 | Recommend preferred tactics according to procedures |
| 3.3 | Document tactics and build into strategies and training guidelines |
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4 | Adopt strategies | 4.1 | Incorporate documentation on selected tactics into the appropriate incident management manuals |
| 4.2 | Notify stakeholders of new tactics |
| 4.3 | Incorporate selected tactics into incident training exercises |
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:
collect and analyse information to evaluate and recommend containment tactics appropriate to specific context
identify and control hazards and risks
communicate effectively with team members, management and other stakeholders
write clear and unambiguous procedures and training documents to support tactics.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including those covering:
safety, hazards and hazard control
incident, fire and accident
environmental protection
risk assessment/risk management
relevant facility fire management and safety systems
communication systems
emergency response plans
types of incidents that can arise in the work environment
related risks and potential impact on environment, local community and economy of the organisation
types of incident response and containment equipment and their application
rescue techniques
incident prediction
intervention and control techniques for heating, fires and explosions
incident resources and how to access them
incident response and disaster planning processes and techniques
hazard identification and control
risk management principles and techniques
structure, roles, capabilities and operational limitations of external resources and agencies
insurance policies and considerations
economic impact and considerations.
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 development of tactics associated with a simulated 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