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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Storm and water damage operations may include:
flooding, whether caused by slow river rise, storm waters or flash flooding
operations of different intensity and effect from localised thunderstorm or windstorm events to tropical cyclones
rural and urban environments
techniques for minimising the effects of water entry that are common to storm, flood and other water damage events
vehicles crashing into properties
wind damage to trees, wind and/or hail damage to structures
Operation and task information may include:
access and egress routes
command, control and coordination arrangements
extent and nature of damage
location, magnitude and type of event
potential hazards
weather forecast
Scene reconnaissance may include:
systematic information seeking process where operation and task information is gathered on route to and after arrival at the scene
Hazards and environmental conditions may include:
adverse weather (particularly high winds and rain)
after dark operations
damaged structures
debris
difficult terrain
domestic hazards
equipment
hazardous materials
mud
threatening trees
time pressure
utilities including electricity, gas, water and sewerage
Safe systems for workingat heights:
are defined in organisational policies, and must, as a minimum, conform to the system described in the Australian Emergency Manual - Storm Damage Operations
Equipment may include:
anchors
chainsaws
cold or wet weather clothing and sun protection
generators
hand tools (including hammers, nails, screwdrivers, screws and portable power tools such as drills)
lighting
personal protective equipment
petrol and electric
props (including acrow props) and shoring materials
pumps - submersible and non-submersible
rescue harnesses
ropes
tarpaulins of various types and materials plus their fixings
water proofing tapes and sealant materials
Temporarily repairing buildings or structures may include:
all styles of domestic and commercial structures
repairs to structures, walls, doors , windows and/or roofing (especially metal sheeting), replacing tiles, using tarpaulins or other covering materials
tying back trees to prevent them falling on structures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
provide temporary roof waterproofing repairs
apply techniques to make structure/s and roofing safe.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated during exercises and/or incidences, reflecting environmental variance in a simulated emergency environment or on-the-job.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed completing storm damage and flood mitigation operations, exercises or scenarios as a member of a team acting under direction and general supervision; some skills may be demonstrated individually.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
incidents, scenarios, exercises or simulations, or series of tasks
response team
equipment used in storm and water damage operations
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions