Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Hazards may include:
aerial retardant drops
aircraft
broken terrain
biological, bites, infections, stings
chemicals
confined space
electricity
entrapment
environmental
falling objects
explosions
structural collapse
subsidence
water load
fire
flood, storm and tempest rescues
hazardous chemicals
heavy machinery
manual handling
personal
dehydration
heat stress
psychological such as critical incident stress, shock
prescribed burning activities
travelling in vehicles
vehicle and industrial rescue/extrication
Risks may include:
damage to property and environment
injury to self and/or team members
loss of life and property
Workplace may include:
Locations where activities and operations may occur such as:
confined spaces
mobile property
open spaces
public and private property (including crown land)
structures
water
Personal protective clothing and equipment must include:
emergency response clothing
and may also include:
chainsaw chaps
chemical protective clothing
eye, ear and head protection
face shield
personal accessories kit
personal distress units
personal lines
respiratory protection
Controlling risks must include:
adequate food, fluid and other welfare needs during operations
appropriate training
eye, sight, hearing protection
fire blankets/roll over protection
goggles, face shield, hearing protection and chainsaw chaps
hierarchy of control
safety warning signs
use of clothing and equipment to provide protection
Changes in incident behaviour and conditions may include:
environmental conditions
escalation of incident
Debriefings may include:
end of incident
end of shift

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
correctly identify hazards and risks in the workplace
apply organisational procedures including the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment and clothing
advise and report workplace hazards and risks, and apply and monitor control measures
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 on-the-job and/or in a range of simulated environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
appropriate protective clothing and equipment
organisational procedures.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions