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 to manage major incidents and emergencies

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

access and apply worksite information and recording systems

analyse information

assess hazards and associated risks

apply brainstorming to collect maximum information

apply faulttree analyses

communicate effectively with members of the media

communicate effectively with people personally or through technical devices during incidents

delegate responsibility and tasks

develop action plans

apply effective interviewing techniques

apply effective questioning techniques

evaluate systems and equipment

facilitate groups to work together

apply procedures to formulate and develop emergency preparedness plans

identify or establish worksite facilities for incident management

make effective decisions

apply procedures to organise personnel and resources

participate as a team member

read and interpret worksite plans

write reports

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 to manage major incidents and emergencies

audit review process and techniques

callout procedures

classification of types of incidents

decision making processes

deployment of staff underground

economic considerations and decisions

effects of heat and humidity

effects of visibility

emergency and disaster planning processes and techniques

emotional effects of emergencies on rescuers and worksite personnel

environmental risks and controls

equipment handling

equipment required for different types of emergency

escape strategies and technology

hazard identification

incident resources and how to access them

industry and legislative stakeholders

insurance policies and considerations

intervention and control techniques for heating fires explosions outburst extrication or inrushes

legal implications of incidents

legal requirements of incident management teams

legislation applicable to worksites

legislation regarding resumption of normal operations

legislative requirements

media policies and procedures

worksite closure procedures and the legislative implications

mine rescue guidelines and capabilities

worksitetype incidents and risks

numbers needed to run the worksite at planned operational levels

rescue team structure procedures and equipment and standby team requirements

risk management principles and techniques

sealing procedures and the legislative implications

selfescape philosophies systems and equipment

services and agencies available to assist in an emergency

structure of emergency guidelines

structure of emergency organisations

structure roles capabilities and operational limitations of external resources and agencies used during worksites incidents

support services role and access

the requirements and structure for fresh air baserefuge chambers

the role of stakeholders

the techniques and equipment used for collecting and analysing atmospheric conditions

titles and roles of members of incident management team

training and assessment principles

ventilation and its influence on incidents and decisions to be made

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 for the management of major incidents and emergencies

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient management of major incidents and emergencies

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the management of major incidents and emergencies

consistent successful management of major incidents and emergencies

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

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 to apply in undertaking of the management of major incidents and emergencies

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the management of major incidents and emergencies

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the management of major incidents and emergencies

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Types of incidents can be identified as:

Incidents can be caused by:

Stakeholders and other consulting partners can include:

Operations facilities are those which are set up to manage an incident and may include:

Communications may include:

Required services may include:

Equipment refers to that needed to control the incident and includes but is not restricted to:

Resources may include, but are not limited to:

Immediate areas of concern may include:

Post-incident management is:

Statutory requirements may include but are not limited to:

Audit is: