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.
Operation of fire and life safety systems within a road tunnel may be conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
on top of containers
in limited or restricted spaces
in all weather conditions
Customers may be:
internal or external
Environment may include:
control room
tunnel
vehicle tunnel
ventilation chambers
roadway
Equipment/vehicles may include:
motor vehicles
trucks
motorcycles
livestock
hazardous/dangerous goods
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
tunnel users
pedestrians
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
emergency services
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
full arrest safety harness
hearing protection
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation and safety codes
dangerous goods regulations
OH&S manual handling guidelines
relevant state/territory equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workplace relations regulations

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:
activating the fire and life safety system as it applies to the workplace and within the job role
evacuating a tunnel
understanding ventilation and deluge system as it applies to the workplace and the job role
understanding electrical distribution system as it applies to the workplace and job role
knowledge of fire and life safety system as it applies in the workplace
identifying the maintenance requirements of fire and life safety systems according to workplace procedures
identifying tunnel layout
identifying all relevant liaisons that apply when required to activate the fire and life safety systems of a tunnel
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