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.
Reports or signals may include:
verbal
emergency warning and alarm systems
hand signals
telephone and radio communications
whistles.
Emergency situations may include:
fire
hazardous release of chemicals
bomb threats or civil disorder
environmental conditions
other natural or man-made disasters
activity-specific.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
Work Health and Safety
emergency procedures
reporting incidents
staff roles and responsibilities in the event of an emergency
communication lines
exit and assembly points.
Designated personnel may include:
supervisors
managers.
Potential for escalation may include:
spread of fire
threat to adjoining areas
danger of explosion
loss of communications
involvement of additional persons
deterioration in environmental conditions.
Emergency equipment may include:
hoses
monitors
foam equipment and extinguishers
blankets
spill kits
personal protective clothing and equipment
ladders
salvage gear
rescue equipment
first-aid and evacuation equipment and resources.
Emergency team may include:
nominated safety officers or wardens
emergency team members
emergency response related persons.
Appropriate authorities may include:
Police Search and Rescue
State Emergency Service
Fire Brigade
Ambulance Service
Land Management Authorities
Australian Volunteer Coastguard.
Emergency evacuation may include:
total or partial
to an internal or external refuge
to an assembly point.

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 implement organisation policies and procedures to assess and coordinate emergency responses promptly and safely
comply with relevant legislation in coordination of emergency response
coordinate participatory arrangements for the management of the emergency response
complete all relevant documentation
evaluate and reflect on performance to identify ways in which emergency procedures can be improved.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
coordination of multiple emergency responses, which may be simulated to reflect the individual’s current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:
equipment and resources to ensure adequate response to emergencies
staff and clients in industry-appropriate ratios
legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
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 emergency procedures when responding to emergency situations
observation of interacting with safety officers and wardens to ensure effective coordination of emergency situations
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation which underpins the effective implementation of organisational emergency procedures
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXWHS402 Implement and monitor Work Health and Safety policies.