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.
Workplace may include:
industry/enterprise or other performance locations
internal or external to vehicle
standard operating and/or other workplace procedures
Electrical assets may include:
electrical power lines
power poles
satellite disks
telecommunications lines
transformers
transmitters
Appropriate personnel may include:
emergency services personnel including fire, police, state/territory emergency services, ambulance
first aid officers
fire wardens
representative government regulatory bodies
managers
team leaders/supervisors/technical experts
union/employee representatives
Training delivery methods and practise opportunities may include:
demonstrations
explanations
group work
on-the-job problem-solving and decision-making
peer mentoring
presentations
problem-solving videos and discussions
scenarios
combinations of the above
Participant needs may include:
age
cultural, language and educational background
language, literacy and numeracy needs
level of confidence and self-esteem
physical ability
previous learning, training, coaching, mentoring or assessment experience
work organisation or roster
Resources may include:
codes of practice
emergency services personnel
enterprise/industry standard operating procedures
guideline documents
materials and equipment
regulations
WHS/OHS and other workplace processes or documentation requirements
Strategies and techniques may include:
active listening
group discussion
points of clarification
targeted questioning

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
sequencing activities in a way that facilitates the development of competence
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge
developing effective planning, risk mitigation and problem-solving documents.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
workplace where individual or small group work can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real (within safe means) and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in:
an appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
a safe and appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate individually or as part of a small group
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.