Assessor Resource

RIIUND205A
Respond to a workforce incident

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role at worksites within:

Coal mining

Metalliferous mining

This unit covers responding to a workforce incident in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes assessing the incident scene and preparing for a response, responding to an emergency or incident situations, and reporting and de-briefing. 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)

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 a workforce incident

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of response to a workforce incident

working with others to undertake and complete the response to a workforce incident that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of response to a workforce incident 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.

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

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 should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

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

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 requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the response to a workforce incident

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to respond to a workforce incident:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for responding to a workforce incident

identify hazards/potential hazards

observe, analyse and report incidents

read and interpret mine plans

navigate in underground mines

apply initial response First Aid

apply fire fighting techniques

communicate

read, interpret and apply relevant geological and survey data

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to respond to a workforce incident:

relevant legislative requirements

mine emergency procedures

mine incident procedures

initial response First Aid

breathing apparatus

fire fighting

hazards and potential hazards

relevant geological and survey data

relevant ventilation information

mine plans

mine communication systems

TARPs for Hazard Management Plans

relevant risk Management Procedures

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:

organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

safety information and procedures including:

relevant legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management systems and plans

OHS policy

relevant code of practice

safe work procedures (or equivalent)

Hazard Management Plans

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Incident may include:

fires

chemical spills

spillage of oils, fuels, water

minor accident

major accident or fatality

underground explosion or fire

ignition

rock burst/outburst

spontaneous combustion

environmental incident

explosion

roof/rib fall

inrush

irrespirable atmosphere

Hazchem

vehicle accidents

wall collapse

wind blast

excessive dust

Emergency equipment may include:

roof support materials

fire fighting equipment

pumping equipment

lifting and cutting equipment

relevant plant and equipment

First Aid equipment

communication systems

self rescuers (conversion/filter units or oxygen generation)

self contained breathing apparatus

respiratory protection

ventilation equipment

lifting and cutting equipment

rescue/rope rescue/recovery equipment

absorption materials

spill response kits

personal protective equipment

chemical safety systems

Communication may include:

radio

telephone

telemetry

verbal

written

runners

DAC

PED

signals

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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 work activity 
Interpret alarms and indicators to determine the nature, scope and location of the incident 
Assess incident and determine appropriate course of action in keeping with requirements for personal safety that may include mine site Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs) 
Locate, access and check serviceability of emergency equipment 
Locate all local workers and ensure that they are removed from the incident scene, and erect barriers to prevent access by other persons 
Notify occurrence and details of incident to appropriate people using appropriate methods of communication 
Select emergency equipment and use appropriately to deal with the incident 
Isolate potential sources of danger and put in place warning signs/signals/barriers 
Take local measures to reduce impact of incident 
Coordinate and control response to incident to ensure continuing safety of personnel at the site 
Exercise control of the incident situation until formal relief is notified/received 
Follow or implement evacuation procedures where appropriate in accordance with mine evacuation plan 
Continually monitor and assess emergency situation and changes in circumstances, communicate requests for further assistance or evacuation to appropriate officials 
Provide details of incident to relevant personnel 
Provide information to investigating external agencies where required 

Forms

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