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 establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response systems

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply procedures to formulate and develop emergency preparedness plans

read and interpret site plans

apply procedures to assess hazards and associated risks

evaluate systems and equipment

write reports

identify or establish site facilities for incident management

access and apply site information and recording systems

communicate effectively with people personally or through technical devices during incidents

apply procedures to organise personnel and resources

apply procedures to handle members of the media

develop action plans

analyse information

make effective decisions

participate as team member

facilitate groups to work together

apply brainstorming to collect maximum information

apply effective questioning techniques

apply effective interview techniques

delegate responsibility and tasks

apply effective negotiation techniques

apply incident investigation requirements and 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 to establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response systems

mines rescue guidelines

emergency response and disaster planning processes and techniques

audit review process and techniques

incident resources and how to access them

legislation applicable to sites

training and assessment principles

industry and legislative stakeholders

sitetype incidents and risks

structure of emergency procedures guidelines

legal requirements of incident management teams

hazard identification

selfescape aided rescue and incident response philosophies systems and equipment

the techniques and equipment used for collecting and analysing atmospheric conditions

risk management principles and techniques

classification of types of incidents

decisionmaking processes

structure of emergency organisations

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

rescue team structure procedures and equipment and standby team requirements

effects of heat and humidity

effects of visibility

escape strategies and technology

environmental risks and controls

media policies and procedures

equipment required for types of emergency

ventilation and its influence on incidents and decisions to be made

deployment of staff underground

callout procedures

emotional effects of emergencies on rescuers site personnel families and community

titles and roles of members of incident management team

services and agencies available to assist in an emergency

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

the requirements and structure for fresh air base

support services role and access

legislation regarding resumption of normal operations

the role of stakeholders

numbers needed to run the site at planned operational levels

mobilisation deployment and utilisation of equipment

economic considerations and decisions

insurance policies and considerations

site closure procedures and the legislative implications

sealing procedures and the legislative implications

requirements for site security and access control

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 establishment and maintenance of emergency preparedness and response systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of emergency preparedness and response systems

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

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

working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of emergency preparedness and response systems

consistent and timely completion of establishing and maintaining of emergency preparedness and response systems

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

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

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 establishment and maintenance of emergency preparedness and response systems

provision of clear timely required support and advice on the implementation of emergency preparedness and response systems

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Incident is an unplanned and undesirable event resulting in damage to property, environment or people and may include those caused by:

Types of incident may be identified as:

Stakeholders are those parties who may be directly or indirectly affected by incidents and may include:

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

Communications may include:

Required services, personnel, equipment and resources may include:

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

Post-incident management is the control of activities arising from an incident and may include:

Audit is defined as: