Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUACOM014B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Contribute to community safety

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUACOM014B - Contribute to community safety
Description This unit covers the competency required to participate in specific hazard identification, present community safety information and undertake mitigation activities while predominantly under supervision.This unit is based on PUAFIR208B Participate in community safety activities.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers who are required, under supervision, to take part in a range of community safety prevention and education activities.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Participate in the identification of specific hazards
  • Available information is assessed to identify specific hazards as directed
  • Community members, organisations and own organisational staff are consulted during the identification process in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Outcomes of identification process are reported to the supervisor
       
Element: Participate in presenting community safety information
  • Community safety information is collected and prepared in accordance with the organisation's requirements and the needs of the target group
  • Community safety information is distributed to the relevant target groups as instructed
  • Location for presentation is identified and relevant preparations for the event are undertaken as directed
  • Feedback received from the participants is reported to the supervisor in a timely manner
       
Element: Participate in risk mitigation activities
  • Appropriate risk mitigation procedures, work instructions and directions are followed in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • Work is undertaken in accordance with occupational health and safety procedures
  • Mitigation activities are undertaken with minimum damage to the environment in accordance with organisational procedures and legislation
  • Outcomes are reported to the supervisor
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify hazards specified by the industry sector in which the person is working; to present information in accordance with the organisation's procedures; and to undertake risk mitigation activities.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to the appropriate literature and equipment.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required Skills

apply risk mitigation activities

communicate in groups

identify hazardous materials

present to small groups

verbal and non-verbal communication

Required Knowledge

hazard identification

hazardous materials identification

mitigation

principles of hazard behaviour

relevant legislation

safe work practices

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Assessing available information may include:

Undertaking accompanied inspections such as:

familiarisation inspections

inspections required by legislation

licensed premises inspections

scheduled inspections

Hazards may include:

adverse weather

after dark operations

closed access routes

conflict with cultural practices

damaged structures

dangerous goods

debris

difficult terrain

events such as fire, flood, storm

electrical hazards

explosion

hazardous materials

illegal or careless use of fire

impediments to firefighting and rescue activities

natural disasters

on-scene hazards such as smoke, darkness, heat; machinery, equipment, products; structural collapse; hazardous products and materials

structural fire and associated exposures

time pressure

utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewage)

Community members and organisations may include:

Geographically-based groups of people such as: households, neighbourhood, suburbs, business districts and towns

Indigenous Australian communities, which can be metropolitan, regional, rural or remote communities

Shared-experience groups of people such as:

particular-interest groups, ethnic groups, professional groups, language groups, age groupings and those exposed to a particular hazard

Needs of the target group may refer to:

age

cultural issues and protocols

language read

language spoken

learning preferences e.g. audio, print, visual

literacy and numeracy support

mobility issues

requiring an interpreter

support issues

Feedback may include:

checklists

facilitated group meetings

reports, verbal and/or written submitted to immediate supervisor

survey results

standard organisation forms

using an interpreter

Mitigation activities may include:

altering work practices

community activities

community information/education

hazard isolation

hazard management

hazard reduction

hazard removal

Environment may include:

built environment

elements such as economics, commerce, culture and public safety service provisions that relate to how the community functions

natural environment such as: topographical features, water bodies, vegetation communities and ecosystems

Legislation may include:

local, state/territory and/or commonwealth acts and regulations

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Available information is assessed to identify specific hazards as directed 
Community members, organisations and own organisational staff are consulted during the identification process in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Outcomes of identification process are reported to the supervisor 
Community safety information is collected and prepared in accordance with the organisation's requirements and the needs of the target group 
Community safety information is distributed to the relevant target groups as instructed 
Location for presentation is identified and relevant preparations for the event are undertaken as directed 
Feedback received from the participants is reported to the supervisor in a timely manner 
Appropriate risk mitigation procedures, work instructions and directions are followed in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Work is undertaken in accordance with occupational health and safety procedures 
Mitigation activities are undertaken with minimum damage to the environment in accordance with organisational procedures and legislation 
Outcomes are reported to the supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUACOM014B - Contribute to community safety
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUACOM014B - Contribute to community safety

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