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 controlling emergencies and critical situations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient control of emergencies and critical situations

working with others to respond to emergencies and critical situations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely controlling of emergencies and critical situations 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 respond to emergencies and critical situations

Guidance information for assessment

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

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 control emergencies and critical situations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

implement personal protection requirements appropriate to the environment

recognise effects of changes of ambient conditions on operations

locate sources of information and interpret drawings and manuals

operate equipment

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 control emergencies and critical situations:

occupational health and safety obligations

company and statutory guidelines, procedures and practices

emergency procedures

evacuation procedures and personnel responsibilities

fire and gas control system

alarm system

emergency shutdown control system

effects of loss of any system upon the operation

functioning of process control, including instrumentation

equipment layout and its connection with other systems

consequences of emissions to the environment

operating parameters and tolerances

rig maintenance

normal drilling operations

non-routine drilling operations

man management/rig management

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

Work instructions may come from briefings, toolbox meetings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:

potential hazards

personal protective equipment requirements

consideration of h2s and other toxic substances

communication requirements

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

emergency and critical situation response procedures

agreed procedures may include:

company

facility

client

Reports may include:

hazard observation reports

rig safety audits

Coordination requirements may include:

other equipment operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

site emergency response personnel

Critical situation may include:

operational difficulties

extreme weather

equipment failure

leaks

fires

kicks

Alarms may include:

audible

warning gestures

oral warnings

fixed system specific to installation

Actions to control and alleviate critical situations may include:

make safe

isolate

shutdown

evacuate work area

report

record

contain

rectify

Reporting requirements may include:

oral

written

Immediate actions may include:

inform external services

do nothing

activate internal emergency response teams

inform duty personnel

inform adjacent facilities

activate ESD

account for people

evacuate

assist in rescue of personnel