Required skills

problemsolving skills to

identify situations requiring the use of selfcontained breathing apparatus

determine an appropriate response

identify and rectify or report faulty equipment

communication skills to

notify appropriate personnel of emergency situations and responses

report faults and corrective actions

language and literacy skills to interpret manufacturers instructions for the use care and maintenance of selfcontained breathing apparatus units

numeracy skills to determine air supply limits

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers instructions to

determine and implement safe emergency responses requiring the use of selfcontained breathing apparatus

safely use care and maintain equipment

properties of chlorine gas to enable identification and appropriate response to emergency situations involving the release of chlorine gas

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

Evidence of the following is essential

identifies emergency situations requiring the use of a selfcontained breathing apparatus and determines and implements an appropriate emergency response

uses checks maintains and stores a selfcontained breathing apparatus according to legislative organisational and manufacturers requirements

evaluates emergency response and makes recommendations on any actions required to improve personal and facility responses

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of the use care maintenance and storage of a selfcontained breathing apparatus on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

access to an aquatic facility where chlorine gas or chlorine is used

access to a selfcontained breathing apparatus

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of the candidate using a selfcontained breathing apparatus to respond to a real or simulated emergency involving the hazardous release of chlorine gas

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the properties of chlorine gas and its safe handling

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of appropriate responses and procedures for dealing with emergency situations involving the hazardous release of chlorine gas

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performed by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Guidance information for assessment

Emergencies may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Response may include: