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

Required Skills

apply risk mitigation activities

communicate effectively verbally and in writing

identify hazardous chemicals

use effective communication techniques with groups

Required Knowledge

building structures

hazard identification

identification of hazardous chemicals

mitigation

principles of fire behaviour

relevant legislation

safe work practices

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 specified hazards

present information in accordance with organisational procedures

undertake risk mitigation activities

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob andor in a range of simulated environments

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

appropriate literature and equipment

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 agencyapproved 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

Accompanied inspections may include:

Hazards may include:

Community members may include:

Community organisations may include:

Feedback may include:

Risk mitigation procedures may include:

Mitigation activities may include:

Environment may include:

Legislation may include: