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.
Relevantcompliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
guidelines and reporting procedures for personnel operating in remote environments
personal diary records as well as property records
Remote environment may include:
any workplace where the ability to get help because of distance is such that personal safety may be at risk
Appropriate authorities may include:
the property manager, other staff or recognised regulatory authorities (e.g., Police, Maritime Safety Authority, State Emergency Service, and Civil Aviation Authority)
Personal needs may include:
water generating and shade generating gear
non-perishable survival rations
clothing to provide for the worst case scenario
Emergency needs may include:
First Aid supplies
spare parts
telephones
two way radios
repair tools for the selected form of transportation
retrieval, communications, prescribed emergency equipment for water travel
emergency beacons and other position location devices
emergency planning including establishment of contingency plans ("fall back position")
Planning may include:
establishment of time schedules and intended outcomes in consultation with managers and supervising staff
provisioning for extreme circumstances, including worst case scenario
identification of alternative routes, available water supplies and travel conditions such as checks of actual and forecast weather conditions
consideration of any unplanned deviation from the planned route, itinerary or timing including the work processes involved
establishment of rescue plans and the consideration of what circumstances might require such an operation to be mounted
Structured usage of provisions may include:
available provisions and resources used at a rate that sustains the individual or party and will last if possible until the end of any possible delays or emergency situations
Training in remote area survival techniques may include:
managing emergencies
location and/or distilling of water
provision and erection of shelter
conservation of energy
the identification and use of wild food (bush tucker)
GPS position locating
setting out beacons and distress signalling
staying put or remaining with transport
communicating with rescue teams
Emergency situations may include:
vehicle or equipment breakdown
lack of food, water or protective clothing
flood, fire or storm
Types of working situations may include:
working alone or in teams
Operational strategies may include:
planned provision of water and other survival clothing and requisites sufficient to meet the needs of all personnel
Personnel briefings may include:
provision of advice on intended routes, work locations, maps and direction finding equipment
Communication may include:
2-way radio, satellite radio/phone, marine radio or mobile telephone
Distress signalling may include:
EPIRBs, signalling mirrors, fire or signals scratched on the ground
Licensing may include:
operating vehicles on roads, heritage reserves or public reserves, radio communications equipment

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 operation in isolated and remote situations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation in isolated and remote situations
working with others to operate in isolated and remote situations that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of operation in isolated and remote situations 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.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
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.
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
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the operation in isolated and remote situations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.