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 supervise work in confined space

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

access interpret and apply technical and safety information

apply activity coordination and supervision procedures

apply effective communication with a range of people in the workplace

apply plant and equipment record requirements

apply diagnosticfaultfinding techniques

apply environmental requirements

apply procedures for working at heights

apply task analysis techniques

apply atmospheric contaminants measurement procedures

apply First Aid

apply fire fighting techniques

apply negotiation procedures with employers and employees

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 supervise work in confined space

legislation standards and code of practice as they apply to confined spaces

definition of confined space

responsibilities of employers and employees designers manufacturers suppliers and installers in general as they apply to safe work in confined spaces

the process of hazard identification risk assessment and control

workplace strategies for implementing confined space legislation

the effects of atmospheric contaminants entering the respiratory system

effects on the human body such as

oxygen deficiency

toxic contaminants

combustible contaminants

physical hazards such as engulfment and entrapment

physiological conditions such as asthma epilepsy phobias and physical fitness

risks to workers handling hazardous substances in confined spaces

risks from electric shock explosion or fire temperature changes noise and trips slips and falls

relationship between work environment and systems of work

injury record systems

consultation requirements and procedures with employees and employee representative

control measures and the Hierarchy of Controls

methods of systems isolation

Safe Operating Procedures

examination testing and maintenance of control measures

emergency procedures in confined spaces

selection use training and maintenance of safety and rescue equipment

implementation of emergency rescue procedures

consultation techniques

communication and observer systems

record keeping requirements

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 supervising work in confined spaces

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the supervision of safe effective and efficient work in confined spaces

working with others to plan prepare and conduct work in confined spaces

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in working in confined spaces

evidence of the consistent successful supervision of work in confined spaces

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 a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and conduct work in confined spaces

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in working in confined spaces

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

A confined spaces safety management program may typically cover:

Communications may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

The Hierarchy of Controls lists the control measures that should be implemented in priority order, including: