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Undertake visits to remote communities

Undertake visits to remote communities

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTRAH301C
State Code
D869
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit relates to travelling to remote communities for the purpose of delivering services within those communities
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for visits to remote communities
  • 1.1 Check weather forecast and prepare for possible adverse weather or environmental conditions
  • 1.2 Check condition of relevant terrain and roads
  • 1.3 Vehicle appropriateness and preparedness for the journey is ensured
  • 1.4 Pack appropriate items to meet personal needs for the journey
  • 1.5 Prepare equipment and resources required to complete tasks in remote areas
  • 1.6 Obtain workplace and community approval for the visit
  • 1.7 Negotiate accommodation with the community if required
  • 1.8 Notify appropriate persons of travel details in line with organisation and community policy and procedures
  • 1.9 Prepare communications equipment and identify correct policy and procedures for operation
2. Travel safely to and from remote communities
  • 2.1 Ensure travel is within guidelines provided in organisation policy and procedures
  • 2.2 Follow appropriate safety procedures and policies for travel to and from remote communities
3. Stay in a remote community for a short term visit
  • 3.1 Follow cultural and community protocols when staying in remote communities
  • 3.2 Employ appropriate strategies to avoid offence or conflict in the community
  • 3.3 Manage, complete and record priority tasks appropriately
RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.


Possible adverse weather or environmental conditions may include:
Flood
Fire
Heavy rain
Extreme heat
Snow


Criteria for appropriate vehicle may include:
4-wheel drive or 2-wheel drive
Range
Clearance
Load capacity
Age
Service record
Communication systems eg two-way radio


Criteria for prepared vehicle may include:
Fuel
Oil
Water
Spares
Tools
Recovery equipment
Periodic maintenance
Maps
GPS unit
Winch


Appropriate policies and procedures for travelling safely to remote communities may include:
Safe driving practice
adjusting driving to suit a range of conditions
avoiding fatigue
vehicle monitoring
dealing with punctures and other minor repairs as appropriate
following procedures for serious breakdowns


Communication equipment may include:
2 way radios
Mobile phones


Communication procedures and policy may include:
Maintaining regular contact with 'home-base' or other staff


Personal needs may include:
Food
Drink
Clothing
Tent
Sleeping bag/ swag
Cleaning
First aid kit
EVIDENCE GUIDE

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 this competency unit:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace to identify underpinning knowledge
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9473 HLTRAH301B Undertake visits to remote communities Unit of competency