Assessor Resource

PUAFIR301B
Undertake community safety activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to personnel who conduct inspections of sites to identify hazards and determine mitigation strategies. At this level of work, the risk mitigation strategies identified by the individual will be selected from a list predetermined by the organisation.

In many instances authorisation to proceed with implementing risk mitigation strategies will require approval from the individual’s organisation.

Work at this level is carried out under some supervision and actions implemented will require approval.

This unit covers the competency required to identify and evaluate risk, to select and implement strategies to reduce risk, and to improve community safety.

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

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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:

identify the relationship between hazards and the risk posed to the community and the environment

evaluate risk against established organisational risk management guidelines in consultation with relevant community groups.

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 in simulated workplace environments.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

organisational forms

appropriate equipment

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 Tasks

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

Required Skills

analyse feedback

apply risk management guidelines to the organisation

communicate effectively verbally and in writing

complete forms

cooperate with community groups

identify at risk plant species, quantities and moisture content

identify building construction and materials

identify hazardous chemicals

Required Knowledge

building construction

community organisation contacts

evacuation procedures

hazardous chemicals

organisation risk identification guidelines

policies and procedures relating to hazard reduction, hazard isolation, hazard removal and hazard management

principles of fire behaviour and suppression

relevant AS/NZ risk management standards

relevant legislation

relevant technical information

risk management principles specific to the organisation

work health and safety guidelines

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:

dangerous goods

electrical hazards

explosion

flood

hazardous chemicals

illegal or careless use of fire

impediments to firefighting and rescue activities

severe storm

storm surge

structural collapse

structural fire and associated exposures

wildfires and associated exposures

Risk management procedures and processes may include:

selection of appropriate mitigation strategies

set of guidelines used for risk identification purposes

Property may include:

buildings

infrastructure which provides for the movement of people, goods and services

Environment may include:

elements such as economics, commerce, culture and public safety service provisions that relate to how the community functions

natural environment such as topographical features, water bodies, vegetation communities and ecosystems

Inspections may include:

familiarisation inspections

inspections required by legislation

licensed premises inspections

scheduled inspections

Community members and organisations may include:

geographically-based groups of people such as households, neighbourhood, suburbs, business districts and towns

shared-experience groups of people such as specific interest groups, ethnic groups, professional groups, language groups, age groupings and those exposed to a particular hazard

Feedback may include:

checklists

facilitated group meetings

reports, verbal and/or written submitted to immediate supervisor

standard organisation forms

survey results

Mitigation strategies may include:

hazard reduction

hazard removal

hazard isolation

hazard management

community information/education

community activities

altering work practices

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Hazards are identified using the organisation's risk management procedures and process 
Specific hazards in area of responsibility that may impact on life, property, process or the environment are accurately identified and reported to the supervisor according to the organisation's procedures 
Inspections are conducted to provide for relevant information for pre-incident planning 
Community members and organisations are consulted where appropriate during the identification and/or inspection process 
The level of risk is determined using the organisation's risk management procedures and process 
Risk mitigation strategy is selected from a predetermined list and implemented 
Risk reduction activities are conducted in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Mitigation guidelines are implemented with minimum damage to the environment in accordance with legislation and the organisation's procedures 
Feedback is provided to appropriate parties on the risk mitigation procedures and process 
Mitigation strategies are evaluated for effectiveness and community acceptance 
Issues are reported to supervisor according to the organisation's procedures 

Forms

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