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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Comply with fire protection control industry/enterprise work policies and procedures
  2. Monitor and respond to a personal competency development plan.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence must show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and participating in development and following a personal competency development plan

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSECB Fire protection control work competency development activities

Evidence shall show an understanding of fire protection control work competency development activities to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Responsibilities under a competency development plan

Competency Development Training Plans encompassing

stateterritories requirements actsregulations

competency development training contracts

competency development training period

purpose of competency development training plans

process in developing competency development training plans

parties involved in the competency development training plan

Qualification Structure encompassing

scope of work

Training Packages electrotechnology

competency standard units CSUs

structure of Qualification

offJob Requirements

onJob Requirements

Responsibilities of Parties to the contract encompassing

employer responsibilities

learner responsibilities

RTO responsibilities

State Training Authorities STA

Electrotechnology Industry Career Opportunities encompassing

industry Areas

qualification levels

career paths

Industry customs and practices encompassing

industry bodies employer and employee representatives

regulatory bodies including licensingregistration OHS IR training authorities apprenticetrainee regulation

vocational and technical education system Australian Qualification Framework AQF credentials Australian Qualification Training Framework AQTF

Monitoring of Workplace Evidence encompassing

workplace exposure and practices and relationship with competency standard units

methods of collecting workplace evidence

monitoring period cycle

requirements of workplace evidence

actions taken for unsatisfactory progression

role of state training authority STA

apprenticelearner responsibilities

employer responsibilities

RTO Policies encompassing

apprenticeLearner Responsibilities

teachersTrainers Responsibilities

absenteeism

offJob component assessment specifications

onJob component assessment specifications

qualification completion requirements and award

advanced standing andor RPL

result review procedures

ApprenticeLearner Discipline Policy encompassing

apprenticesLearners rights

apprenticeLearner responsibilities

breaches of discipline

types of penalties ApprenticeLearner Responsibilities

Attendance at the Vocational and Technical Education Centre encompassing

importance of attendance

record management of attendance

attendance cards

advice to employer of absences

Fire and Emergencies at the Vocational and Technical Education Centre encompassing

designated fire and emergency exists

procedures in the event of a fire

evacuation procedures

assembly points importance of attendance

Occupational Health and Safety at the Vocational and Technical Education Centre encompassing

eye protection

foot protection

protective clothing

personal injuries

mobile phones and personal belonging

dress regulations

rotating machinery designated fire and emergency exists

Entry Requirements encompassing

numeracy requirements

literacy requirements

vocational and technical education centre support mechanisms

testing and appropriate action by learner Eye protection

Vocational and Technical Education Centre Tour encompassing

vocational and technical education centre layout

building layout

tour of building and vocational and technical education centre

T Methods of monitoring and reporting competency development activities encompassing

RTOs responsibility to receive and monitor workplace activities of the apprenticelearner

Industry requirements for monitoring workplace evidence

Acceptable methods for monitoring and reporting workplace activities

ApprenticesLearners responsibility to participate in the reporting of workplace activities

RTOs requirements in periodically evaluating development of apprenticeslearners from the workplace activities information gathered and providing feedback and advice on areas requiring improvement

Employers responsibilities to participate in monitoring reporting and confirming workplace activities and assisting in overcoming areas requiring development by the apprenticelearner

Options for appeal or assistance from RTO or State Training Authority STA

T Enterprise work activities policies and procedures encompassing

Need for policies and procedures

Scope for an industryenterprise to establish work activity policies and procedures policies and procedure related to safety effective work outcomes customer relations conflict resolution and competency development

Following work activities procedures

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit It must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines - UEE07 '. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Participate in fire protection control work and competency development activities as described in including

A

Identifying and confirming the context requirements and responsibilities of the competency development training plan to be met

B

Identifying and confirming the critical industry enterprise and regulatory policies procedures and context applicable to all work activities

C

Identifying and confirming the applicable training practices requirements administration costs and support service policies and procedures provided by the RTO to all vocational and technical education activities

D

Seeking clarification of how particular work is to be carried out and the procedures involved

E

Dealing with unexpected situations in accordance with industryenterprise policies and procedures and with the approval of an authorised person

F

Reporting periodically the competency development activities in accordance with requirements

G

Periodically reviewing progress of the competency development activities in accordance with requirements

H

Pursuing strategies to develop opportunities for gaining the range of workplace experiences and exposure

I

Progressing successfully against periodic or staged evaluative performance events according to requirements

G

Seeking assistance to overcome difficulties in developing competency

K

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed in this unit

These should be used in the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment it must ensure that the conditions for assessment are authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and is consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to participating in development and following a personal competency development plan

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

Competency in this unit shall be assessed concurrently with the all core and nominated elective units in a qualification


Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit must be demonstrated following the completion of a range of performance process activities that contribute to assisting in the evaluation of progress towards the development of competency. The unit applies to those engaged in employment-based programs covered by an approved contract of training under a relevant State/Territory training Act seeking to complete the qualification. Incorporated therein is the requirement for deploying an approved competency development (training) plan.

The Plan specifies the units which are to be attained to complete the qualification. This unit is a core requirement for the completion of the qualification. It encompasses the processes required to participate in the development of competence by an apprentice/learner in the industry and in particular the activities associated with performance in the workplace and in vocational and technical education. It includes but is not limited to recognising and participating in:

The competency development plan:

Context of the plan

State/Territory regulatory requirements (Acts/Regulations)

Competency development (training) contracts

Competency development (nominal training) period

Purpose of competency development (training) plans

Process in developing competency development (training) plans

Parties involved in the competency development (training) plan

Responsibilities of Parties:

RTO responsibilities

Role of State Training Authority (STA)

Employer responsibilities

Employee/Learner responsibilities

Context of responsible parties:

Industry customs, work practices

Industry bodies – employer and employee representatives

Regulatory bodies, including licensing/registration, OHS, IR, training authorities – apprentice/trainee regulation

Vocational and technical education system – AQF, credentials, AQTF

RTO training practices, requirements, administration, costs, and support services

Workplace practice and exposure:

Timely reporting of workplace exposures and practice

Supervisor confirmation of workplace exposures and practices in a structured workplace report

Workplace evidence reporting:

Unit of work

Elements and performance of work

Range of items exposed to and practised on

Level of supervision received

Period of exposure

Workplace evidence validation:

Currency of evidence

Authenticity of evidence

Sufficiency of evidence

Workplace evidence reporting review:

Contribution towards progressive development for the qualification

Competency standard unit progressive reporting

Regular review of progress report

Timing of periodic monitoring/evaluation

Procedures for monitoring and analysing progress

Procedures for responding to anomalies in competency development

Procedures for liaison with the workplace supervisor

Periodic evaluation of competency development (training) progress:

Stages of progress that are to be met in developing competent performance

Evaluation of progress against requisite stages of development towards competent performance

Implementation of remedial measures

Periodic progress report formally confirmed to parties

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.