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 opportunities for specific partnerships | 1.1 | Identify opportunities for joint/cooperative efforts towards incident response |
| 1.2 | Undertake consultation within the organisation to identify the types of partnerships and mutual interest to meet organisational needs |
| 1.3 | Develop a strategy on the types of partnership organisations and partnership opportunities |
| 1.4 | Approach specific targeted organisations, discuss expectations, ability to meet those expectations and areas of mutual interest |
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2 | Develop a framework for the partnership | 2.1 | Consult potential partners to develop frameworks that will meet the needs of all partners |
| 2.2 | Establish the characteristics of the partnership with selected partners |
| 2.3 | Confirm partnership characteristics, including structure, scale, roles, goals and timeframes with the partners |
| 2.4 | Develop systems to enhance mutual benefit and value contributions from the partnership |
| 2.5 | Develop and communicate measures for success to stakeholders |
| 2.6 | Define an agreed exit strategy |
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3 | Manage the relationship in order to enhance incident response | 3.1 | Undertake regular consultation, communication and mutual information sharing with all partners |
| 3.2 | Identify, monitor and review challenges facing the partnership and action issues |
| 3.3 | Seek, communicate, document and review opportunities for learning from the partnership |
| 3.4 | Undertake joint venture exercises to improve incident response capacity where appropriate |
| 3.5 | Provide mutual assistance in ensuring compliance to changes in legislative or regulative requirements |
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4 | Rebuild partnerships after an incident/exercise | 4.1 | Examine incident with partners |
| 4.2 | Explore issues arising from the incident |
| 4.3 | Follow through and address issues |
| 4.4 | Develop resolutions to prevent re-occurrence |
| 4.5 | Disseminate information and resolutions resulting from discussions appropriately |
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5 | Evaluate the effectiveness of the partnership | 5.1 | Evaluate flexibility and appropriateness of responses to issues/challenges facing the partnership |
| 5.2 | Evaluate performance against agreed measures |
| 5.3 | Communicate capability to implement the exit strategy to stakeholders |
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:
identify strategic partnerships for mutual cooperation and assistance in incident response
communicate, consult and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
plan, coordinate and manage partnership activities to meet goals
monitor and evaluate partnerships and activities to resolve issues, measure performance and identify improvements
document strategies, reviews and outcomes.
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
release of information to external bodies
security and confidentiality
types of incidents that can arise in the work environment and related risks, responses and equipment
incident response and disaster planning processes and techniques
company incident response structures and operations
the individual's own role within the incident response structure, including its parameters, boundaries and/or limitations
roles, responsibilities and needs of the individual's own organisation
roles, responsibilities and needs of other organisations
the mission, values and culture of the organisations targeted for and within the partnership
'chain of command' (who will drive the partnership and how it relates to decision making in the organisations)
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project/case study which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects/case studies which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project/case study in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or practical, assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
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