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. |
Relevantcompliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislationguidelines and reporting procedures for personnel operating in remote environmentspersonal diary records as well as property records |
Remote environment may include: | any workplace where the ability to get help because of distance is such that personal safety may be at risk |
Appropriate authorities may include: | the property manager, other staff or recognised regulatory authorities (e.g., Police, Maritime Safety Authority, State Emergency Service, and Civil Aviation Authority) |
Personal needs may include: | water generating and shade generating gearnon-perishable survival rationsclothing to provide for the worst case scenario |
Emergency needs may include: | First Aid suppliesspare partstelephonestwo way radiosrepair tools for the selected form of transportationretrieval, communications, prescribed emergency equipment for water travelemergency beacons and other position location devicesemergency planning including establishment of contingency plans ("fall back position") |
Planning may include: | establishment of time schedules and intended outcomes in consultation with managers and supervising staffprovisioning for extreme circumstances, including worst case scenarioidentification of alternative routes, available water supplies and travel conditions such as checks of actual and forecast weather conditionsconsideration of any unplanned deviation from the planned route, itinerary or timing including the work processes involvedestablishment of rescue plans and the consideration of what circumstances might require such an operation to be mounted |
Structured usage of provisions may include: | available provisions and resources used at a rate that sustains the individual or party and will last if possible until the end of any possible delays or emergency situations |
Training in remote area survival techniques may include: | managing emergencieslocation and/or distilling of waterprovision and erection of shelterconservation of energythe identification and use of wild food (bush tucker)GPS position locatingsetting out beacons and distress signallingstaying put or remaining with transportcommunicating with rescue teams |
Emergency situations may include: | vehicle or equipment breakdownlack of food, water or protective clothingflood, fire or storm |
Types of working situations may include: | working alone or in teams |
Operational strategies may include: | planned provision of water and other survival clothing and requisites sufficient to meet the needs of all personnel |
Personnel briefings may include: | provision of advice on intended routes, work locations, maps and direction finding equipment |
Communication may include: | 2-way radio, satellite radio/phone, marine radio or mobile telephone |
Distress signalling may include: | EPIRBs, signalling mirrors, fire or signals scratched on the ground |
Licensing may include: | operating vehicles on roads, heritage reserves or public reserves, radio communications equipment |