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Operate in remote areas
Operate in remote areas
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP412A
SFICOMP412A
State Code
D9205
D9205
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/11/2012
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/11/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves operating safely in remote places and isolated areas. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for remote area operations
- 1.1. Operational plans are clearly defined and conveyed to colleagues and base station.
- 1.2. Communication equipment effective in the remote area is selected and tested.
- 1.3. Radio protocols for standard and emergency situations are current and known.
- 1.4. Risks associated with the operation and journey are assessed and riskminimisationstrategies and contingency actions planned.
- 1.5. Jurisdictional policies and procedures are followed.
- 1.6. Equipment and supplies identified in risk management strategies and contingency plans are obtained, checked and stored for efficiency and safety.
- 1.7. Travel plans are documented after selecting the most appropriate route to destination, method and schedule of travel.
2. Travel in remote areas
- 2.1. Navigational aids appropriate for the remote area and type of travel are utilised to ensure destinations and direction of travel are as planned
- 2.2. Communication equipment is used and communication protocols observed.
- 2.3. Travel is undertaken according to travel plan and risk minimisation strategies.
- 2.4. Emergency situations are responded to according to contingency plans.
3. Operate in remote areas
- 3.1. Operations are undertaken ensuring the safety of colleagues, self and equipment.
- 3.2. Monitoring activities are undertaken with caution and due regard for safety of all personnel and equipment.
- 3.3. Witness statements and details are taken.
- 3.4. Arrested suspects are restrained.
- 3.5. Evidence is stored in a manner that will ensure its safety and preservation.
- 3.6. Intelligence gathering is routinely carried out and reports written up and presented.
4. Finalise details of remote area operation
- 4.1. Equipment is checked for serviceability and returned to storage.
- 4.2. Reports are made on operation and any problems encountered.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range of variables places the competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements. The range of variables also provides a focus for assessment and relates to the unit as a whole. The following variables may be present.
Communication equipment may include:
mobile phones
satellite telephones
UHF/HF radio with SELCALL.
Risk management strategies may include:
backpack recovery equipment:
D-shackle snatch block
gloves
high lift jack
length of chain
metal/wood base plate
old blanket
pickets
rope
shovel and axe
snatch strap
tree trunk protector
jurisdictional policies and procedures related to remote area operations
personal equipment:
bushcraft aids (e.g. knife, nylon cord, needle and thread, hand axe in pouch, tow rope, digging tool, steel wool and electrical tape)
emergency food supplies
first aid kit
fuel (e.g. solid fuel capsules, candle and waterproof matches)
navigational aids, including global positioning system (GPS)/compass, map, pencil and notepad
shelter aids (e.g. ground sheet, space blanket and plastic sheet)
signal (e.g. heliograph, flashlight, night/day flares, whistle and marker panel)
water containers and water purification tablets
route
scheduled radio checks (Radskeds)
survival training
timing and method of travel
tools, vehicle and equipment spares
vehicle attachments:
bull bar
driving/spot lights
long range fuel tanks
tow bar
water tank
winch (front and/or rear)
vehicle servicing
vessel safety and emergency equipment.
Contingency actions may include:
alternative communications plan
first aid and medical support plan
operational support plans
retrieval and evacuation plans
search and rescue plans.
Method of travel may include:
all terrain vehicle
foot
four-wheel drive (with/without loaded trailer)
motorcycle
vessel.
Navigational aids may include:
compass
GPS
stars
topographical maps.
Emergency situations may include:
aggressive/hostile people
animal/reptile and poisonous creature attack
environmental conditions (e.g. flood, fire, tide, storm and wind)
equipment failure
ill health, accident, injury and poisoning
immobilised vehicle/vessel (e.g. breakdown, damaged, bogged and grounded)
lost and stranded
shortage of food, water and shelter.
The range of variables places the competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements. The range of variables also provides a focus for assessment and relates to the unit as a whole. The following variables may be present.
Communication equipment may include:
mobile phones
satellite telephones
UHF/HF radio with SELCALL.
Risk management strategies may include:
backpack recovery equipment:
D-shackle snatch block
gloves
high lift jack
length of chain
metal/wood base plate
old blanket
pickets
rope
shovel and axe
snatch strap
tree trunk protector
jurisdictional policies and procedures related to remote area operations
personal equipment:
bushcraft aids (e.g. knife, nylon cord, needle and thread, hand axe in pouch, tow rope, digging tool, steel wool and electrical tape)
emergency food supplies
first aid kit
fuel (e.g. solid fuel capsules, candle and waterproof matches)
navigational aids, including global positioning system (GPS)/compass, map, pencil and notepad
shelter aids (e.g. ground sheet, space blanket and plastic sheet)
signal (e.g. heliograph, flashlight, night/day flares, whistle and marker panel)
water containers and water purification tablets
route
scheduled radio checks (Radskeds)
survival training
timing and method of travel
tools, vehicle and equipment spares
vehicle attachments:
bull bar
driving/spot lights
long range fuel tanks
tow bar
water tank
winch (front and/or rear)
vehicle servicing
vessel safety and emergency equipment.
Contingency actions may include:
alternative communications plan
first aid and medical support plan
operational support plans
retrieval and evacuation plans
search and rescue plans.
Method of travel may include:
all terrain vehicle
foot
four-wheel drive (with/without loaded trailer)
motorcycle
vessel.
Navigational aids may include:
compass
GPS
stars
topographical maps.
Emergency situations may include:
aggressive/hostile people
animal/reptile and poisonous creature attack
environmental conditions (e.g. flood, fire, tide, storm and wind)
equipment failure
ill health, accident, injury and poisoning
immobilised vehicle/vessel (e.g. breakdown, damaged, bogged and grounded)
lost and stranded
shortage of food, water and shelter.
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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm ability to:
travel and operate safely and effectively in remote areas.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
the risks associated with travelling and operating in remote areas
equipment, supplies and jurisdictional policies and procedures for minimising these risks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in a remote area but should be in the presence of others. Some emergency situations are too dangerous or difficult to invoke and should be assessed in a simulated situation.
Resources may include:
equipment, including communication and navigational aids, required for remote travel and operation
jurisdictional polices and procedures
operational plans
vehicles and vessels, as required, for remote travel.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstration
documented travel plans
practical exercises
questions.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm ability to:
travel and operate safely and effectively in remote areas.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
the risks associated with travelling and operating in remote areas
equipment, supplies and jurisdictional policies and procedures for minimising these risks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in a remote area but should be in the presence of others. Some emergency situations are too dangerous or difficult to invoke and should be assessed in a simulated situation.
Resources may include:
equipment, including communication and navigational aids, required for remote travel and operation
jurisdictional polices and procedures
operational plans
vehicles and vessels, as required, for remote travel.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstration
documented travel plans
practical exercises
questions.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4202 | SFICOMP309B | Operate in remote areas | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR80 | SFICPL412 | Operate in remote areas | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D626 | SFI40411 | Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |