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

Required Skills

analyse and evaluate information

communicate effectively with stakeholders

identify relevant information

liaise effectively with stakeholders

prepare and present reports

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

review literature

solve problems

use appropriate information technology and software

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

Required Knowledge

analysis process

codes of practice

data acquisition methodologies

information sources

licensing requirements

organisational guidelines and standards

regulatory requirements

relevant legislation

research techniques

standards relevant to organisational operations

verbal communication techniques

written communication to a level required in the preparation of letters and reports

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

establish the data collection process

rectify collection faults

maintain the data and documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a variety of environments and teststrials

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

live fire range

data collection equipment

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit

DEFEOD Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance

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

Stakeholders may include:

Organisations may include:

Policies and procedures may include:

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Administrative and legal requirements may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Equipment may include:

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Work health and safety (WHS) requirements may include:

Required documentation may include: