Assessor Resource

RIIERR302D
Respond to local emergencies and incidents

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to respond to local emergencies and incidents in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

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



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.

1. Plan and prepare to respond to local emergencies and incidents

1.1 Access, interpret and apply local emergencies and incidents documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the emergency

1.6 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity

1.7 Locate, obtain and test emergency equipment

1.8 Identify, clarify and confirm nature, scope and location of the emergency or incident

1.9 Assess emergency or incident and determine appropriate course of action

1.10Notify appropriate personnel of emergency or incident

2. Respond to emergency or incident situations

2.1 Identify, confirm and follow emergency evacuation procedures

2.2 Coordinate and control response to emergency or incident

2.3 Identify risks and/or hazards and communicate with signs, signals or barriers

2.4 Select and use emergency equipment

2.5 Take local measures to reduce impact of emergency or incident

2.6 Continually monitor and assess emergency situation and changes in circumstances

2.7 Communicate requests for further assistance or evacuation to emergency personnel

2.8 Control the emergency or incident situation until formal relief is notified/received

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of responding to local emergencies and incidents including:

identifying hazards

identifying, analysing and reporting emergencies/incidents

monitoring and assessing emergency situations

assessing situation and making decisions

assessing and managing risks

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the response to local emergencies and incidents that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of the response to local emergencies and incidents that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

reading and interpreting site plans

administering initial response First Aid

locating and wearing personal protective equipment

following emergency evacuation procedures

applying fire fighting techniques

isolating sources of danger and placing signage/barriers/signals as necessary

selecting and using emergency equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when responding to local emergencies and incidents:

statutory compliance

site emergency and incident situations

initial response First Aid

accessing and interpreting geological and survey data

using site communication systems

using personal protective equipment

understanding fire fighting techniques

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level


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.

1. Plan and prepare to respond to local emergencies and incidents

1.1 Access, interpret and apply local emergencies and incidents documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the emergency

1.6 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity

1.7 Locate, obtain and test emergency equipment

1.8 Identify, clarify and confirm nature, scope and location of the emergency or incident

1.9 Assess emergency or incident and determine appropriate course of action

1.10Notify appropriate personnel of emergency or incident

2. Respond to emergency or incident situations

2.1 Identify, confirm and follow emergency evacuation procedures

2.2 Coordinate and control response to emergency or incident

2.3 Identify risks and/or hazards and communicate with signs, signals or barriers

2.4 Select and use emergency equipment

2.5 Take local measures to reduce impact of emergency or incident

2.6 Continually monitor and assess emergency situation and changes in circumstances

2.7 Communicate requests for further assistance or evacuation to emergency personnel

2.8 Control the emergency or incident situation until formal relief is notified/received

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of responding to local emergencies and incidents including:

identifying hazards

identifying, analysing and reporting emergencies/incidents

monitoring and assessing emergency situations

assessing situation and making decisions

assessing and managing risks

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the response to local emergencies and incidents that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of the response to local emergencies and incidents that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

reading and interpreting site plans

administering initial response First Aid

locating and wearing personal protective equipment

following emergency evacuation procedures

applying fire fighting techniques

isolating sources of danger and placing signage/barriers/signals as necessary

selecting and using emergency equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when responding to local emergencies and incidents:

statutory compliance

site emergency and incident situations

initial response First Aid

accessing and interpreting geological and survey data

using site communication systems

using personal protective equipment

understanding fire fighting techniques

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

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 local emergencies and incidents documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the emergency 
Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity 
Locate, obtain and test emergency equipment 
Identify, clarify and confirm nature, scope and location of the emergency or incident 
Assess emergency or incident and determine appropriate course of action 
 
Identify, confirm and follow emergency evacuation procedures 
Coordinate and control response to emergency or incident 
Identify risks and/or hazards and communicate with signs, signals or barriers 
Select and use emergency equipment 
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 emergency personnel 
Control the emergency or incident situation until formal relief is notified/received 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIERR302D - Respond to local emergencies and incidents
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

RIIERR302D - Respond to local emergencies and incidents

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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