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 work as a safety/spotter | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and coordinate activities with others 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity 1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.5 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements |
2. Identify and manage hazards | 2.1 Check working areas for vehicle, plant and pedestrian access 2.2 Check where personnel working on foot are in close proximity to moving plant 2.3 Conduct site specific risk assessment to ensure hazards have been identified and safety controls in place from traffic management plan |
3. Support work activities | 3.1 Operate communication devices to support work activities 3.2 Maintain exclusion, no-go and pedestrian zones 3.3 Maintain sight visibility of work being performed |
4. Clean up | 4.1 Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored 4.2 Ensure work area is checked, cleaned and tidy |
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 evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of working as a safety observer/spotter including:
manual handling
identifying and implementing site specific requirements
identifying and recognising type and scope of hazards and their impact
identifying and recommending risk control measures
identifying and applying environmental protection requirements
carry out inspection and fault finding as per manufacturer’s instructions and organisational requirements
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of working as a safety observer/spotter that meets all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others and ensure safety of work colleagues and road users
maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
demonstrates completion of work as a safety observer/spotter that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
planning and preparing according to traffic management plan, traffic and site regulations including:
directing and controlling vehicle traffic
directing and controlling pedestrian traffic
communicating to drivers and pedestrians clearly using hand signals
using approved communication devices such as whistle, pneumatic horn, and hand held radios to transmit message
maintaining no-go and exclusion zones
conducting pre-start checks and shut down procedures
carrying out inspection and fault finding
conducting clean up of work area, and store tools, plant and equipment
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when working as a safety observer/spotter:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
verbal and written communication requirements
Australian and other relevant standards
site and equipment safety requirements
mobile traffic control requirements
risk assessment and management
vehicle movements
plant shadows/blind spots
underground service and overhead services
statutory compliance
traffic management plans/diagrams
operational and maintenance procedures
emergency procedures
environmental protection
communication device operations
equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
basic diagnostic procedures
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; 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.