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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and access site communication equipment and systems
  2. Communicate using site equipment and systems
  3. Carry out face-to-face routine communication
  4. Complete written documentation

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required for the safe effective and efficient conduct of workplace communication

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

communicate clearly and promptly listening carefully to instructions and information

communicate concisely both written and verbally

operate communications systems and equipment

interpret other communications such as flags lights signs bells and whistles

apply operational safety requirements

identify and report communication faults and deficiencies according to site procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required for the safe effective and efficient conduct of workplace communication

current relevant legislative requirements standards and site procedures

worksite communication system components

types of communications equipment and systems and their applications and limitations

operational procedures and safety requirements of communication equipment and systems

common faults in communication equipmentsystems

emergency communication procedures

record maintenance

site requirements and constraints related to communication equipmentsystems

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions to communicate on a workplace

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient communication in the workplace

working with others to communicate in the workplace and meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely communication in the workplace that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

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

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

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to communicate in the workplace

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Communication equipment and systems may include:

the systems overview

operating directories

communication equipment

site specific procedures and constraints including:

call signs

area descriptions

voice procedure

protocols

emergency procedures

Safety procedures may include:

standard work instructions or equivalent

avoidance of energy sources

care of equipment

compliance with hazardous zone procedures

Communication may be by:

radio

telephone

computer

lights

audible singles (bells, whistles and sirens)

physical signals (lamps and flags)

written and

verbal

Signaling may include:

hand signals

horn and/or whistle

safety lights

cap lamp

emergency communication and signaling procedures

Documentation may include:

end of shift documentation

work log

supplies log

computer readings

personal danger tags

warning tags

Plain English presenting can be defined as information which is:

visually inviting

logically organised

understandable on the first reading

in an order the reader will understand