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
Types of incidents can be identified as:
chemical injury
entrapment
equipment damage
fire
fugative chemicals
inundation
irrespirable atmosphere
personnel injury or death
rock fall
unscheduled explosion
Incidents can be caused by:
aircraft accident
bulk-head collapse
explosives
flammable solids or liquids
Hazchem
inrush
mining induced subsidence
outburst
release of stored energy
seismic event
sulphide dust explosion
vehicle accidents
vehicle fire
Stakeholders and other consulting partners can include:
ambulance
board of directors
contractors
critical incident stress debriefing organisations
customers
emergency management and assistance organisations
employee representatives
employees
families
fire brigade
government mining authorities
hospital
insurance companies
local community
local government
manufacturers
medical staff
mines rescue service
police
specialist professionals
suppliers
Operations facilities are those which are set up to manage an incident and may include:
operations centre
press room
mortuary
muster areas
meeting rooms
Communications may include:
radio
telephone
telemetry
verbal
written
computers
runners
mirrors
signals
stench gas alarms/sirens
Required services may include:
internal worksite services and resources
contractors
suppliers
local community
manufacturers
inspectorate
police
mines rescue services
fire brigade
ambulance
medical staff
hospital
critical incident stress debriefing organisations
local emergency management organisations
local government
media
coroner's representative
security services
solicitors
workers' representatives
other worksites
experts such as engineers, scientists
down-hole camera
drill rigs
forensic
Equipment refers to that needed to control the incident and includes but is not restricted to:
rescue equipment
mining equipment
transport
specialised equipment from external sources
monitoring and analysis equipment
breathing apparatus
Resources may include, but are not limited to:
people
finance
equipment
environment
buildings/facilities
technology
information
Immediate areas of concern may include:
employee welfare
dealing with the media
legal issues
environmental aspects
informing the community
Post-incident management is:
the control of activities arising from an incident and can include:
legal advice
environmental aspects
critical incident stress debriefing
interviewing
investigations
witness interview statements
restoration of normal operations
media releases
public relations
employee welfare and family support
security of evidence
liaison with statutory/legal bodies
statutory investigations
review of emergency procedures
documentation of ongoing operations
restoration of emergency preparedness
Statutory requirements may include but are not limited to:
common law
coroner
dangerous goods
development of training policies/programs to aid compliance
emergency services
environmental
explosives
gas and petroleum
industrial relations
local government
minerals and extractive industry licensing
mines act
navigation
planning and assessment
road traffic
safety and health
trade practices
waterways
weights and measures
workers compensation/WorkCover
Audit is:
a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives

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 the management of major incidents and emergencies
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of major incidents and emergencies
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the management of major incidents and emergencies
consistent successful management of major incidents and emergencies
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 to apply in undertaking of the management of major incidents and emergencies
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the management of major incidents and emergencies
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the management of major incidents and emergencies
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.