Assessor Resource

PUAOIL402
Apply oiled shoreline assessment strategies in an oil spill response

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to a shoreline supervisor or coordinator responsible for collating data about shorelines and the extent and degree of oiling.

This unit covers the competency required to lead a team in oiled shoreline assessment as a shoreline supervisor or coordinator.

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

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

describe:

shoreline substrates and the influence of substrate on shoreline response

shoreline type or form

biological character

shoreline oiling

priorities for shoreline protection

implement plans for shoreline protection

understand and convey the importance of health and safety in the oiled environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated multi-agency response environment or in an operational environment.

Method of assessment

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 approved simulated environment.

Forms of assessment may include:

direct observation

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

case studies

Guidance information for assessment

Where possible assessment should be completed holistically and may be assessed with other relevant units of competence such as but not limited to :

PUAOIL301A pply health, safety and risk controls when working on oiled shorelines

PUAOIL401 Apply decision making strategies in an oil spill response

PUAOIL403 Lead a team in oiled shoreline clean up

PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams

Submission Requirements

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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

prepare, present and communicate information

identify the relationship between the goals of the incident management team and how own work contributes to these goals

make decisions

prioritise work tasks

map reading

safe work practice

application of environmental legislation

Required Knowledge

state/territory emergency procedures and networks

knowledge of principles and practices to conduct an activity which exercises elements of public safety management

range of communication equipment available to the organisation

legislative and statutory safety requirements

relevant environmental legislation

environmental impact

shoreline attributes

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.

Jurisdiction may include:

commonwealth

state

local government

environment and conservation department

parks and wildlife

great barrier reef marine park

Constraints may include:

health and safety of team members

remoteness

access

equipment

damage to shoreline

sensitivity of shoreline and environmental impact

public and media

support services

tides

threat from wildlife

communication

waste storage and removal

Deployment information may include

shoreline sector allocation

shoreline assessment forms using GIS and map data

location, character and behaviour of oil and oiled shoreline

clean up response areas

environmentally or socially sensitive areas

resource requirements

Equipment may include:

digital camera with sufficient memory and power packs

water tight camera bags

video camera, tapes and batteries

photo log book

shoreline assessment forms

field notebooks (waterproof)

pencils, waterproof markers, rulers, protractors, scissors

waterproof pack

compass

global positioning system (GPS); hand held portable

topographic maps or charts

road maps

radios/satellite phones or mobile phones

emergency position indicating radio beacon

first aid kit

sunscreen/hat or cold weather gear

rain gear/overalls

rubber boots, not skid soles/steel caps

gloves (waterproof)

tape – wide fluorescent flagging tape

tape measure (30m)

marker posts (e.g. garden stakes) post hammer, labels and waterproof non fade marker pens

shovels: folding type with a pick on the back

sample jars (labelled) and container (protective)

spatulas, spoons and other sampling instruments

ice chests if biological samples are to be taken

plastic bags – heavy duty

vehicles appropriate for terrain

On-site assessment may include:

identifying shoreline character

calculating potential waste volumes

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
Identify jurisdictions and response constraints to assist deployment planning. 
Identify, analyse and record deployment information to aid planning. 
Select, source, and check tools and equipment consistent with plan requirements. 
Document and provide information to the incident management team. 
Plan and prepare briefing prior to on-site assessment. 
Complete and record on-site assessment of incident zone. 
Communicate assessment information to shoreline coordinator to assist in the management of the response. 
Determine and plan clean up priorities and communicate to relevant parties. 
Identify and communicate specific duties/responsibilities. 
Plan and communicate daily objectives and priorities. 
Monitor incident and modify response plan based on response team reports and ongoing oiling of shoreline. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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