This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

allocate resources

apply organisational WHS requirements

apply organisational safety policies and structures

assess risks

communicate clearly and effectively

conduct planning

coordinate activities

evaluate information

write reports

Required Knowledge

evaluation processes

organisational WHS requirements

organisational safety policies and structures

planning processes

reporting procedures

resource allocation procedures

resource requirements

risk assessment

trialling methodologies

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

identify and select trial methodologies and procedures and trial evaluation procedures where these are not provided

plan the trial

analyse trial outcomes

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated trials contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions which accurately simulate a realistic workplace

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

facilities and resources used in conducting trials in a research environment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Trials may include:

Methodologies and procedures may include:

Resources may include:

Information support systems may include:

A clear and comprehensive format may include: