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. 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.
Workplace emergencies may include:
civil disorder or criminal acts such as robberies and shootings
contamination
emergencies requiring evacuation
explosions and bomb alerts
external emergencies such as flood, cyclone, earthquake, storm and traffic accident impacting on the organisation
fires and explosions
hazardous substances and chemical spills
hostage situations or terrorism
internal emergencies such as loss of power or water supply and structural collapse
security emergencies such as armed robberies, intruders or disturbed persons
serious injury events or medical emergencies
Actions, controls or treatments may include:
audits
cessation of work where there is an immediate risk to health and safety
drills for emergency situations
fire or smoke alarms
initiation of responses set out in legislation, workplace policies and procedures
inspections
records of equipment and systems compliance with safety standards
security alarms
training logs and records
visual checks
Information about emergency prevention and response plans may include:
articles in newsletters
holding informal discussions and meetings
multimedia aids such as videos and digital video discs (DVDs)
posters, leaflets and flyers
raising OHS issues at committee meetings
speaking to individuals and groups
Emergency warnings may include:
advice from designated personnel
alarms triggered by automatic fire, leak spill or movement detectors
automatic sprinkler systems
closed circuit television (CCTV)
communications equipment
electronic warning devices
Instructions may include:
ordering the cessation of work
ordering to evacuate the premises or to meet at designated meeting points
Emergency control response personnel may include:
ambulance
emergency services
fire brigade
hazardous materials response teams (hazmat)
internal emergency response control personnel
internal or external advisors in safety, chemicals, engineering, security and emergency response
OHS personnel or authorities
police
representatives from government departments

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
effective contribution to the implementation of workplace emergency prevention response procedures
knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice, standards and guidance material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to relevant information on OHS requirements such as:
organisational policies, standard operating procedures, procedures and plans
relevant legislation, regulations, licensing requirements, codes of practice, standards.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of documentation completed about emergency responses
demonstration of the application of emergency response techniques in the workplace or simulated environment
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of basic emergency prevention controls typically installed in a workplace
review of information communicated about emergency prevention and response plans to relevant others.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other OHS units.