Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and work safely in isolated and remote situations.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit underpin a broad range of activities applicable to job roles throughout the horse industries at various levels.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan for operating in remote environments | 1.1 Collate and record information relating to the operating environment and location 1.2 Establish detailed operating and travel plans, including a disaster plan and fallback position requirements in consultation with supervising staff 1.3 Notify the appropriate authorities of the action plans and time schedules 1.4 Identify and source relevant maps 1.5 Assess factors that may impact on public and personal health and safety and the environment, for consideration in preparations |
2. Prepare for operating in remote environments | 2.1 Prepare personal needs for activities or travel in remote areas 2.2 Prepare transportation and equipment for use in prescribed work location or along prescribed routes 2.3 Obtain and study relevant maps prior to departure 2.4 Record planned activities and itinerary prior to departure 2.5 Identify weather patterns and indicators |
3. Prepare for emergency situations | 3.1 Confirm that provisioning meets expected operational and possible emergency needs 3.2 Use initial planning and regular monitoring to ensure structured usage of available provisions and resources 3.3 Structure an operating plan to include training in remote area survival techniques prior to operating in remote situations 3.4 Include emergency management procedures as an integral part of operating plans and enterprise policy |
4. Operate in remote environment | 4.1 Complete activities according to instructions and established time schedules 4.2 Use bushcraft skills to modify the living environment where necessary 4.3 Carry out all activities in remote situations in accordance with prescribed procedures 4.4 Handle emergency situations in accordance with prescribed procedures 4.5 Follow established reporting procedures on completion of planned activities and on return to base |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
plan and prepare for operating in remote environments
prepare for emergency situations
source and interpret maps of the area
operate in remote environments
implement workplace procedures to notify location, activities and travel
prepare provisions to cover essential and emergency needs
preparing communication equipment
use bushcraft skills to modify the living environment and reduce the risk of mishap
use industry standard terminology.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
map reading and navigation skills including direction finding (including GPS, use of compass, stars or watch)
local topography, nearby inhabitants and locations within that area
survival techniques and human needs relating to survival situations
clothing requirements for sun or heat protection
first aid procedures for common injuries
bush craft including making a fire, cooking and wild food gathering
water supplies, sources and generation methods
emergency vehicle and mechanical equipment repair
the operation of communication equipment (including field communications by two-way, satellite telephony or HF radio), and distress signalling including use of signalling mirrors
weather patterns and indicators
work health and safety in the context of work in isolated and remote situations
environmental impacts of work in isolated and remote situations
rope skills including useful knots including: reef, clove hitch, truckie's hitch, and bowline; simple lashings and tying down of loads.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Work (WRK)