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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevantcompliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation guidelines and reporting procedures for personnel operating in remote environments personal diary records as well as property records |
Remote environment may include: | any workplace where the ability to get help because of distance is such that personal safety may be at risk |
Appropriate authorities may include: | the property manager, other staff or recognised regulatory authorities (e.g., Police, Maritime Safety Authority, State Emergency Service, and Civil Aviation Authority) |
Personal needs may include: | water generating and shade generating gear non-perishable survival rations clothing to provide for the worst case scenario |
Emergency needs may include: | First Aid supplies spare parts telephones two way radios repair tools for the selected form of transportation retrieval, communications, prescribed emergency equipment for water travel emergency beacons and other position location devices emergency planning including establishment of contingency plans ("fall back position") |
Planning may include: | establishment of time schedules and intended outcomes in consultation with managers and supervising staff provisioning for extreme circumstances, including worst case scenario identification of alternative routes, available water supplies and travel conditions such as checks of actual and forecast weather conditions consideration of any unplanned deviation from the planned route, itinerary or timing including the work processes involved establishment of rescue plans and the consideration of what circumstances might require such an operation to be mounted |
Structured usage of provisions may include: | available provisions and resources used at a rate that sustains the individual or party and will last if possible until the end of any possible delays or emergency situations |
Training in remote area survival techniques may include: | managing emergencies location and/or distilling of water provision and erection of shelter conservation of energy the identification and use of wild food (bush tucker) GPS position locating setting out beacons and distress signalling staying put or remaining with transport communicating with rescue teams |
Emergency situations may include: | vehicle or equipment breakdown lack of food, water or protective clothing flood, fire or storm |
Types of working situations may include: | working alone or in teams |
Operational strategies may include: | planned provision of water and other survival clothing and requisites sufficient to meet the needs of all personnel |
Personnel briefings may include: | provision of advice on intended routes, work locations, maps and direction finding equipment |
Communication may include: | 2-way radio, satellite radio/phone, marine radio or mobile telephone |
Distress signalling may include: | EPIRBs, signalling mirrors, fire or signals scratched on the ground |
Licensing may include: | operating vehicles on roads, heritage reserves or public reserves, radio communications equipment |