Assessor Resource

PUAFIR215
Prevent injury

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is designed as an introduction to safe work practices and is specifically relevant to a workplace requiring people to be involved in incidents, prescribed burning and/or operational aspects of emergency management.

This unit applies to personnel who work as a member of a team. Work at this level is undertaken under direct supervision and instruction.

This unit covers the competency required to identify and avoid workplace hazards and risks, to maintain personal safety and to report identified issues to supervisors and team members.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

correctly identify hazards and risks in the workplace

apply organisational procedures including the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment and clothing

advise and report workplace hazards and risks, and apply and monitor control measures

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on-the-job and/or in a range of simulated environments.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

appropriate protective clothing and equipment

organisational procedures.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply safe work practices in accordance with organisational work health and safety policies and procedures

identify typical hazards and risks in the workplace, and apply control measures

select equipment pertinent to incidents, prescribed burning and/or operational aspects of emergency management

select personal protective clothing

Required Knowledge

basic principles of risk assessment

methods of hazard and risk control and reporting, and debriefings

occupational hazards and risks encountered in the workplace

organisational health and fitness guidelines

personal protective clothing and equipment requirements

risk control measure such as eliminate, isolate and substitute

signs of fatigue, heat related illness, dehydration, fatigue and stress

situational awareness

welfare management, such as signs of occupational stress, limiting stress, dealing with stress and seeking assistance

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Hazards may include:

aerial retardant drops

aircraft

broken terrain

biological, bites, infections, stings

chemicals

confined space

electricity

entrapment

environmental

falling objects

explosions

structural collapse

subsidence

water load

fire

flood, storm and tempest rescues

hazardous chemicals

heavy machinery

manual handling

personal

dehydration

heat stress

psychological such as critical incident stress, shock

prescribed burning activities

travelling in vehicles

vehicle and industrial rescue/extrication

Risks may include:

damage to property and environment

injury to self and/or team members

loss of life and property

Workplace may include:

Locations where activities and operations may occur such as:

confined spaces

mobile property

open spaces

public and private property (including crown land)

structures

water

Personal protective clothing and equipment must include:

emergency response clothing

and may also include:

chainsaw chaps

chemical protective clothing

eye, ear and head protection

face shield

personal accessories kit

personal distress units

personal lines

respiratory protection

Controlling risks must include:

adequate food, fluid and other welfare needs during operations

appropriate training

eye, sight, hearing protection

fire blankets/roll over protection

goggles, face shield, hearing protection and chainsaw chaps

hierarchy of control

safety warning signs

use of clothing and equipment to provide protection

Changes in incident behaviour and conditions may include:

environmental conditions

escalation of incident

Debriefings may include:

end of incident

end of shift

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Procedures and practices are followed to identify hazards and risks in the workplace. 
Identified hazards and risks in the work area are communicated to team members and supervisors. 
Identified factors which may create or escalate the immediate risk to life, property or the environment are reported. 
Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and donned in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Appropriate procedures for dealing with hazards and controlling risks in the workplace are followed in accordance with work health and safety guidelines and organisational procedures. 
Equipment appropriate for dealing with a hazard is selected for use and checked in accordance with standard operating procedures. 
Personal health and welfare is managed in accordance with organisational policy. 
Situation is monitored to ensure the continued effectiveness of the hazard and risk control procedures. 
Changes in incident behaviour andconditions are reported immediately to supervisor. 
Activities and debriefings regarding hazard and risk control procedures are participated in as appropriate. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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