10) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. Incidents may include fire, rescue, hazardous substances, explosions, bomb alerts, terrorists, radiation, natural disasters, environmental, electrical storms/incidents, accidents, electrical equipment, structural, security related or wildlife related incidents. Special assistance may be on site personnel (e.g. chemists, fire team), rescue team, environmental officer, safety officer, radiation officer, floor warden or equivalent, chief warden or equivalent and security staff. External emergency groups may include police, fire fighting agencies, ambulance, state emergency service and supply authorities (such as water utility). Communications may be by means of verbal, telephone system, two-way radio, pager, emergency public address system, radio, facsimile, computer (electronic mail) or enterprise/site logbook. Additional resources may include personnel, fire fighting equipment, fire fighting protective clothing, vehicles for transport of materials or personnel, communication equipment and ladders. Site hazards may include power lines, trees, overhead service lines, abnormal weather conditions, dangerous materials/chemicals, earthworks/obstructions, underground services, hazardous substances and electrical, thermal, gas, explosive or structural hazards. Information and documentation sources may include verbal and written communications; enterprise/site operating instructions; manufacturer’s operating and maintenance manuals; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise/site log books; critiques - meetings, discussion, demonstrations and explanations; feedback - comments on suitability of procedures and effectiveness of control equipment; materials safety data sheets; drawings; and maps. Personnel refers to all personnel and may include supervisory, maintenance, operational, contractors and administrative personnel, visitors and shift operatives. Operating environment may be during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, in wet/noisy/dusty/hot areas or during night periods. Identification may include helmets, armbands, vests and other apparel. Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), computers and alarms (visible and or audible). Safety standards may include relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, enterprise safety rules and national standards for plant. Limitations may refer to equipment and competencies of team members. Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries. |