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

Required Skills

analyse feedback

apply risk management guidelines to the organisation

communicate effectively verbally and in writing

complete forms

cooperate with community groups

identify at risk plant species quantities and moisture content

identify building construction and materials

identify hazardous chemicals

Required Knowledge

building construction

community organisation contacts

evacuation procedures

hazardous chemicals

organisation risk identification guidelines

policies and procedures relating to hazard reduction hazard isolation hazard removal and hazard management

principles of fire behaviour and suppression

relevant ASNZ risk management standards

relevant legislation

relevant technical information

risk management principles specific to the organisation

work health and safety guidelines

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 the relationship between hazards and the risk posed to the community and the environment

evaluate risk against established organisational risk management guidelines in consultation with relevant community groups

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over 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 and in simulated workplace environments

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

organisational forms

appropriate 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

Hazards may include:

Risk management procedures and processes may include:

Property may include:

Environment may include:

Inspections may include:

Community members and organisations may include:

Feedback may include:

Mitigation strategies may include: