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

Required skills

work in accordance with risk assessments and entry permits

apply relevant Australian and New Zealand standard ASNZS Safe Working in Confined Spaces

apply relevant Australian and New Zealand standard AS/NZS2865: 2001 Safe Working in Confined Spaces

perform workrelated calculations

identify and control hazards in confined spaces

fit personal protective equipment

conduct atmospheric assessments with electronic gas detector

maintain equipment

prepare space for entry

access interpret and apply relevant legislative responsibilities

identify and report hazards

communicate effectively in the workplace

work effectively as part of a team

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

complete relevant workplace records and reports

Required knowledge

types of confined spaces encountered in the water industry

organisational procedures for confined space entry

safe systems of work

use of equipment for confined space entry

hazards to health and safety in confined spaces

hazard identification procedures

OHS requirements for confined space entry

atmospheric hazards and assessment methods

site and equipment safety requirements

isolation procedures

lockout and tagout procedures

first aid

emergency procedures

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 the Training Package

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

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work safely in confined spaces by

planning work in confined spaces effectively

identifying and using specified and required safety equipment

applying entry permit process accurately and according to specified procedures

applying OHS requirements in relation to working in confined spaces within the water industry

assessing risks

working effectively with team members and in particular the standby person

conducting air monitoring procedures

working effectively within confined spaces to complete required tasks

completing work and exiting confined space

completing required documentation

handling cleaning and maintaining equipment effectively and according to standard operating procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes standards and government regulations

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Confined spaces may include:

Risk assessment of the confined space access activity may include analysis of:

Workplace proceduresand work instructions may include:

Safety equipment and personal protective equipment will vary according to nature of work undertaken but may include: