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
Causes of hazards may include:
explosion
fire
roof fall
strata
inrush
irrespirable atmosphere
Hazchem
explosives
vehicle accidents
wall collapse
underground explosion or fire
ignition
rock burst/outburst
spontaneous combustion
environmental incidents
hot and humid atmospheres
wind blast
excessive dust
Escape route markers and guidance systems may include:
signs
rope and cone system
streamers
reflective tape
rope
conveyor belt structure
electronic guidance systems
chemical light guidance systems
reflective droppers
pipes and cables
Mine environmental conditions may include:
temperature
humidity
noise
gas levels
dust and air-borne contaminants
condition of roof and sides
water/mud levels
condition of walkways/escape ways
ventilation
decreased visibility
Irrespirable atmosphere is considered:
an atmosphere which is unsafe for a person to breathe as a result of either oxygen depletion or the presence of:
toxic fumes
gases
contaminants
Self rescuer/breathing apparatus may include:
self-contained closed oxygen breathing apparatus (including chemically produced oxygen)
self-contained open circuit compressed air breathing apparatus
self-contained oxygen based self rescuers

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 escaping from hazardous situation unaided
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of escape from hazardous situation unaided
working with others to undertake and complete escape from hazardous situation unaided that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of procedures for escaping from hazardous situation unaided 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:
- undertaking and completing escape from hazardous situation unaided
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.