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.

WHS hazards may include:
sources of potential harm in terms of human injury, ill health, damage to property, damage to the environment or a combination of these, such as:
biological
chemical
environmental
mechanical and/or electrical
nuclear
physical
psychosocial
radiological.
Relevant standards may include:
Australian standards
industry-specific standards
international standards.
Potential emergencies may include:
evacuation
explosion and bomb alerts
external emergencies and natural disasters, such as:
explosion
fire
flood
hazardous chemical spill
storm
traffic accident
internal emergencies, such as:
loss of power
loss of water supply
structural collapse
security emergencies, such as:
armed robberies
intruders
disturbed persons
serious injury events.
Stakeholders may include:
community
contractors and subcontractors
duty holders as specified in WHS Acts, including:
PCBUs or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace
health and safety representatives
health and safety committees
workers.
Specialist advisors may include:
internal or external advisors in:
chemicals
emergency response
engineering
safety
security.
Emergency agencies may include:
ambulance
fire and emergency services
government departments
hazardous materials response teams (HazMat)
police
WHS authorities.
Risk register may include:
lists of hazards
location of hazards
outcomes of any risk assessment or risk ranking
range of possible scenarios or circumstances under which an emergency could occur, including natural disasters.
Resources may include:
emergency response personnel and equipment
fire and emergency services personnel
first aid personnel and equipment.
Emergency equipment may include:
clothing items, such as coloured hats and vests
communication equipment
evacuation alarms
evacuation equipment, especially for people with a disability
fire extinguishers and equipment
torches.
Second response phase may include:
actions required if building cannot be re-occupied
containment of personnel in evacuation area
first aid
support/counselling of personnel involved or affected.
Appropriate persons may include:
managers or supervisors
PCBUs or their officers.

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 following is essential:

identifying potential emergencies
contributing to the implementation of procedures for preparing and responding to an emergency
evaluating the effectiveness of implementation strategies
knowledge of basic emergency prevention controls typically installed in a workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:

office equipment and resources
workplace documentation and actual workplaces.
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:

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of procedures implemented in response to an emergency situation
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of information needs of emergency response personnel during reporting, arrival and response to an emergency
review of risk register developed to identify potential emergencies and their causes
written examples of reports on responses to emergency situations
review of documentation submitted to managers, supervisors, PCBUs or their officers, and key personnel outlining monitoring of emergency response.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other BSB07 WHS units.