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, 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.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may come from briefings, toolbox meetings, handovers, plans and work orders and may be written or verbal, formal or informal and may include:
potential hazards
personal protective equipment requirements
consideration of h2s and other toxic substances
communication requirements
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
emergency and critical situation response procedures
agreed procedures may include:
company
facility
client
Reports may include:
hazard observation reports
rig safety audits
Coordination requirements may include:
other equipment operators
maintenance personnel
supervisors
site emergency response personnel
Critical situation may include:
operational difficulties
extreme weather
equipment failure
leaks
fires
kicks
Alarms may include:
audible
warning gestures
oral warnings
fixed system specific to installation
Actions to control and alleviate critical situations may include:
make safe
isolate
shutdown
evacuate work area
report
record
contain
rectify
Reporting requirements may include:
oral
written
Immediate actions may include:
inform external services
do nothing
activate internal emergency response teams
inform duty personnel
inform adjacent facilities
activate ESD
account for people
evacuate
assist in rescue of personnel

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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for controlling emergencies and critical situations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient control of emergencies and critical situations
working with others to respond to emergencies and critical situations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely controlling of emergencies and critical situations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to respond to emergencies and critical situations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.