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.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
communication lines
debrief procedures
duty of care
emergency procedures
environment protection
exit and assembly points
hazardous substances and dangerous goods
industry codes of practice
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
public health and safety
reporting incidents.
Emergency situations may include:
fire
hazardous releases, such as chemical spills
bomb threats
medical
injuries
accidents
panic and other emotional responses
equipment failure
lost party or party member
changing environmental conditions
activity-specific.
Emergency equipment may include:
fire extinguisher
fire blanket
first-aid kit
emergency-signalling devices
portable emergency shelter
thermal blankets and sheets
emergency lighting
dehydration equipment.
Appropriate personnel may include:
internal personnel, such as:
WHS representative
human resources personnel
colleague
team leader
manager
supervisor
fire warden
emergency services, including:
Police Search and Rescue
State Emergency Service
Fire Brigade
Ambulance Service
Land Management Authorities
Australian Volunteer Coastguard.
Communication systems may include:
emergency warning and alarm systems
hand signals
telephone and radio communications
whistles
flares.
Clients may include:
participants in an activity or program
colleagues
small and larger groups.

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 ability to:
identify and follow all organisational emergency policies and procedures in relation to own work role and level of responsibility
respond to emergency situations safely and promptly with consideration for the welfare of all participants and colleagues
apply contingency-management techniques to respond to emergencies
respond to different types of emergency situations relevant to the individual’s current or intended work situation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
prompt response to emergency situations, which may be simulated in an environment that reflects the individual’s current or intended work situation to demonstrate consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:
emergency response equipment appropriate to the work environment
documentation, such as organisational policies and procedures for responding to emergency situations.
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:
observation of applying organisational procedures to respond to emergencies
observation of coordinating participant movement during the emergency
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of accessing and interpreting organisational policies and procedures.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.