Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Action to be taken in the event of an accident-emergency may include:
identifying and following established emergency procedures
assessing the nature and extent of the emergency
rendering assistance and first aid
isolating and coordinating safety of the scene
alerting relevant organisational personnel and emergency services
recording relevant information and reporting on accident/emergency situation in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements
Emergency equipment may include:
first aid kit
fire extinguishers
fire hose
fire blanket
resuscitation equipment
Hazards in the work area may include:
exposure to chemicals
exposure to dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and materials
accidents involving chemicals, toxic substances and other harmful substances
accidents involving equipment and vehicles
explosion and/or fire
personal accidents including lifting injuries
waste management and disposal
violent incidents such as armed robberies
Consultative processes may include:
workplace personnel and management
designated workplace emergency officers
emergency services personnel including ambulance, police, fire services, etc.
union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange
fax
email
internet
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
breathing apparatus
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
workplace emergency/fire/accident procedures
workplace procedures for the use of emergency equipment and personal protection equipment
first aid instructions and procedures
manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipment
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification goods identification numbers and codes
material safety data sheets
codes of practice including the Dangerous Goods Code
IMDG code markings, HAZCHEM codes and where applicable emergency information panels
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation related to emergency response situations
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
supplier and/or client advice on the hazards involved with goods or cargo
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
emergency procedures regulations
dangerous goods and hazardous goods regulations
relevant Australian standards and certification including Australian Standard AS 2865 - Safe Working in a Confined Space Code
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace