Assessor Resource

RIIERR302A
Respond to local emergencies and incidents

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in operational, service and maintenance roles, at worksites within:

Civil construction

Coal mining

Drilling

Extractive industries

Metalliferous mining

This unit covers the response to local emergencies and incidents in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes preparing for emergency procedures, responding to emergency or incident situations.

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.


Co-Requisites

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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for responding to local emergencies and incidents

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the response to local emergencies and incidents

working with others to undertake and complete the response to local emergencies and incidents that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the response to local emergencies and incidents that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the response to local emergencies and incidents

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to respond to local emergencies and incidents:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply hazard and potential hazard identification procedures

observe, analyse and report emergencies/incidents

read and interpret site plans

apply initial response first aid

apply fire fighting techniques

apply communication procedures

read, interpret and apply relevant geological and survey data

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to respond to local emergencies and incidents:

statutory requirements

site emergency procedures

site incident procedures

initial response First Aid

breathing apparatus

fire fighting

hazards and potential hazards

relevant geological and survey data

relevant ventilation information

site plans

site communication systems

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Emergency equipment or materials may include:

roof support materials

fire fighting equipment

pumping equipment

relevant plant and equipment

First Aid equipment

communication systems

self rescuers (conversion/filter units or oxygen generation)

self contained breathing apparatus

respiratory protection

lifting and cutting equipment

rescue/recovery equipment

emergency bunds

absorption materials

spill response kits

personal protective equipment

chemical safety systems

Local operational emergencies or incidents may include:

falls

explosion/ignition

inundation

power failure

fires

vehicle/equipment accidents

industrial gas leakages

Local personnel related emergencies or incidents may include:

injuries

critical response First Aid

evacuation

entrapment

rescue

Local environmental incidents may include:

fires

chemical spills

overtopping of dams

spillage of oils, fuels, water

coal spillage

dust outside normal limits

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the response to local emergencies and incidents 
Locate and maintain emergency equipment in accordance with statutory requirements, site procedures and manufacturer's specifications 
Identify and confirm nature, scope and location of the emergency or incident 
Assess emergency or incident and determine appropriate course of action in keeping with requirements for personal safety 
Notify emergency or incident in accordance with authorised procedures and methods of communication 
Follow emergency evacuation procedures where appropriate and in accordance with site procedures 
Coordinate and control response to emergency or incident to ensure continuing safety of personnel at the site 
Isolate potential sources of danger and put in place warning signs/ signals/ barriers 
Select emergency equipment and use appropriately to deal with the emergency 
Take local measures to reduce impact of emergency or incident 
Continually monitor and assess emergency situation and changes in circumstances, communicate requests for further assistance or evacuation to appropriate officials 
Exercise control of the emergency or incident situation until formal relief is notified/ received 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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