This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Correct use of equipment and any other processes and procedures appropriate for work tasks

Emergency procedures

Hazard identification process

Identification of electrical asset types

Jobrole and related environment skills

Planning own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Relevant company policies and procedures

Relevant legislation regulations codes of practice standards policies and procedures

Relevant workplace tasks skills and knowledge including knowledge of safe approach distances clearance zones no go zones and exclusion zones and reasons for being declared as such

Risk assessment processes and controls relevant to work site

Safe work methodologies and strategies

Safe work practices in relation to local areas of work

Required skills

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing using a range of strategies

ensure language used suits target audience

give and receive feedback

listen

question

Complete and maintain required documentation and records

Make recommendations for further risk mitigation

Maintain situational awareness

Plan and mange time effectively

Plan for and manage contingencies

Transfer and apply skills and knowledge to new contexts

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

sequencing activities in a way that facilitates the development of competence

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

developing effective planning risk mitigation and problemsolving documents

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

workplace where individual or small group work can be conducted

tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real within safe means and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in

an appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

a safe and appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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

direct observation of the candidate individually or as part of a small group

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Workplace may include:

Electrical assets may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Training delivery methods and practise opportunities may include:

Participant needs may include:

Resources may include:

Strategies and techniques may include: