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Operate in isolated and remote situations

Operate in isolated and remote situations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK203
State Code
BAS71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and work safely in isolated and remote situations.The skills and knowledge described in this unit underpin a broad range of activities applicable to job roles throughout the horse industries at various levels.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for operating in remote environments
  • 1.1 Collate and record information relating to the operating environment and location
  • 1.2 Establish detailed operating and travel plans, including a disaster plan and fallback position requirements in consultation with supervising staff
  • 1.3 Notify the appropriate authorities of the action plans and time schedules
  • 1.4 Identify and source relevant maps
  • 1.5 Assess factors that may impact on public and personal health and safety and the environment, for consideration in preparations
2. Prepare for operating in remote environments
  • 2.1 Prepare personal needs for activities or travel in remote areas
  • 2.2 Prepare transportation and equipment for use in prescribed work location or along prescribed routes
  • 2.3 Obtain and study relevant maps prior to departure
  • 2.4 Record planned activities and itinerary prior to departure
  • 2.5 Identify weather patterns and indicators
3. Prepare for emergency situations
  • 3.1 Confirm that provisioning meets expected operational and possible emergency needs
  • 3.2 Use initial planning and regular monitoring to ensure structured usage of available provisions and resources
  • 3.3 Structure an operating plan to include training in remote area survival techniques prior to operating in remote situations
  • 3.4 Include emergency management procedures as an integral part of operating plans and enterprise policy
4. Operate in remote environment
  • 4.1 Complete activities according to instructions and established time schedules
  • 4.2 Use bushcraft skills to modify the living environment where necessary
  • 4.3 Carry out all activities in remote situations in accordance with prescribed procedures
  • 4.4 Handle emergency situations in accordance with prescribed procedures
  • 4.5 Follow established reporting procedures on completion of planned activities and on return to base
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7301 AHCWRK203A Operate in isolated and remote situations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO37 AHCWRK312 Operate in isolated and remote situations Unit of competency