Production managers or personnel with senior supervisory roles apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They are responsible for identifying mandatory requirements and hazards, managing risk and emergency procedures, and communicating safety and health requirements to all persons involved in outdoor fireworks displays. Required systems of work are to be established by those contracting for a display and these systems are to be implemented by those operating a display under limited supervision within organisational guidelines.

This unit has linkages to other firework safety and health units, and combined assessment and/or training may be appropriate.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify requirements to operate an outdoor fireworks display within the regulatory requirements

1.1. Obtain and establish the requirements for various fireworks licences and associated responsibilities

1.2. Correctly interpret the provisions of relevant legislative instruments and administrating authority requirements

1.3. Develop the requirements for interaction with all other groups of persons in accordance with regulatory requirements

2. Implement and monitor risk control procedures

2.1. Establish the control measures to minimise risks of hazardous events with fireworks based on the hierarchy of control measures

2.2. Identify and implement the scope of the required safety management system

2.3. Integrate and implement emergency procedures as required

2.4. Establish the required quality system

2.5. Critically examine previous incidents with fireworks in view of current legislation and industry best practice

3. Identify and manage emergencies and malfunctions

3.1. Identify the types of emergencies that may occur and their statutory notification requirements

3.2. Evaluate techniques for recognising malfunctions of fireworks

3.3. Identify and implement the actions required for in managing emergencies as required

3.4. Apply appropriate emergency procedures to incident scenarios

4. Provide training

4.1. Correctly identify persons must be trained

4.2. Establish overall training needs (including health and safety) for work groups

4.3. Provide training to meet identified needs

Required skills

understand workplace procedures and work instructions for compliance with licensing provisions

identification of hazards and assess risks at the display

continuously monitor the environment, and evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures

apply additional risk control measures relevant to the situation

provide support to colleagues using training and mentoring skills

Required knowledge

relevant legislation that affects business operation, especially in regard to fireworks safety and health

insurance requirements, including public liability and workers compensation

knowledge of hazards and associated risks which exist with fireworks and their control

knowledge of statutory requirements relating to licensing, hazard management, emergency procedures including incident management

understanding the relevance of fireworks legislation in relation to organisational management, systems and procedures

knowledge of characteristics and composition of the workgroup and other persons associated with a display

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

ability to recognise and report hazards to designated personnel

apply procedures for assessing and controlling risks to safety and associated with those hazards in accordance with the hierarchy of control measures

provision of specific, clear and accurate information and advice on workplace hazards to work group

provision of appropriate supervision of workgroup

effective communication about hazards and risks in the workplace to all relevant persons

compliance with a range of legislation and procedural requirements within the licensing provisions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Significant health and safety issues impact on the delivery and assessment of skills in pyrotechnics. Assessment of these skills must therefore be undertaken in consultation with State/Territory licensing authorities. Assessors must be aware of and consult with authorities on matters regarding safety of personnel, safety of crowds and spectators, storage and transportation of pyrotechnic materials and weather conditions. Assessors may need to meet additional requirements if any are stipulated by State/Territory regulations.

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills in a range of situations

specific assessment requirements as identified by local licensing authorities.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

assessment in a training or workplace setting that provides for the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement

written and oral questioning

active participation in group activities.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

relevant legislative, administrative, specific technical material and prescribed forms and documents

relevant typical work procedures, safety management systems, emergency plans, quality systems and case study scenarios

a suitable work area to conduct risk control or desktop emergency exercise

personal record keeping book.

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Provisions of legislative instruments and administrating authority requirements may relate to:

adoption of a quality system

adoption of a safety management system

adoption of emergency planning requirements

compliance with licensing and/or event provisions

consultations with other relevant administering authorities and event stakeholders

implementation of a licensing system

implementing risk management planning and procedures

insurance requirements, including public liability and workers compensation

requirements of other relevant administering authorities

specific requirements detailed by the administering authority

systematic safety and health training including study of previous incidents

understanding general requirements of contemporary safety and health legislation in relation to information, instruction, supervision and training

Other groups of persons with whom operators and contractors may relate in relation to planning, operational procedures, training, information provision and consultation may include:

designers of plant and equipment

the artistic director

the fireworks event organizer

the fireworks operator/contractor

the fireworks operator's assistant

the general public including owners of land being used and neighbours

the importer/exporter

the seller

the storer

the transporter of fireworks

the viewing public

Hazardous events may include:

changes to environmental conditions

equipment failure

loss of crowd control

malfunctioning fireworks

operator misjudgement or error

Procedures for controlling risks may include:

availability of first-aid and fire-fighting resources

compliance with ergonomic and environmental requirements

consultations with other relevant persons

correct selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

emergency procedures

hazard and risk identification and reporting

identification of emergencies that may occur

identification of other agencies to assist with emergencies

identification of the types of risks that may exist

incident investigation

own role and responsibilities

risk assessment and control measures

safe operating procedures

safety inspections and auditing

Applicable legislation, codes, national standards and other relevant documentation in the public arena may include:

Australian Standard AS 4360 - Risk Management and other legislation relating to the storage of dangerous goods, DG Acts and Regs, fire safety, land use, public disturbance, aviation safety, aquatic events and control of port areas.

current licensing requirements

industry best practice

relevant Commonwealth/State/Territory legislation with regard to fireworks

Training, information provision and consultation may include:

participation in industry liaison with industry groups

prescribed and informal training for other work team members

provision of information to other persons involved with planning and operation of a display

Unit sector

Media and entertainment production - pyrotechnics

This unit contains employability skills.