Unit of competency Outline
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Participate in community safety activities
Participate in community safety activities
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR208B
PUAFIR208B
State Code
WB996
WB996
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
07/11/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the competency required to participate as a member of a team in community safety activities, working with the community on matters related to fire and other hazards, presenting agency approved community safety information and contributing to hazard mitigation activities. Community safety activities provide an important opportunity to build community capacity in relation to prevention, preparedness and response to a fire or other event.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in the identification of specific hazards
- 1.1 Accompanied inspections are undertaken to identify specific hazards as directed.
- 1.2 Community members and organisations are consulted during the identification process in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 1.3 Outcomes of identification process are reported to supervisor.
2. Participate in presenting community safety information
- 2.1 Community safety information is collected and prepared in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 2.2 Community safety information is distributed to relevant target groups as instructed.
- 2.3 Location for presentation is identified and relevant preparations for the event are undertaken as directed.
- 2.4 Feedback received from participants is reported to supervisor in a timely manner.
3. Participate in risk mitigation activities
- 3.1 Appropriate risk mitigation procedures, work instructions and directions are followed in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 3.2 Work is undertaken in accordance with work health and safety procedures.
- 3.3 Mitigation activities are undertaken with minimum damage to the environment in accordance with organisational procedures and legislation.
- 3.4 Outcomes are reported to supervisor.
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.
Accompanied inspections may include:
familiarisation inspections
inspections required by legislation
licensed premises inspections
scheduled inspections
Hazards may include:
dangerous goods
electrical hazards
explosion
flood
hazardous chemicals
illegal or careless use of fire
impediments to firefighting and rescue activities
severe storm
storm surge
structural collapse
structural fire and associated exposures
wildfires and associated exposures
Community members may include:
carers
parents
people with disabilities
older people
school children
workforce
Community organisations may include:
local councils
schools
welfare groups
Feedback may include:
checklists
facilitated group meetings
reports, verbal and/or written submitted to immediate supervisor
standard organisation forms
survey results
Risk mitigation procedures may include:
set of procedures used for risk identification purposes and to advise the community of recommended actions
Mitigation activities may include:
altering work practices
community information/education
community activities
hazard reduction
hazard removal
hazard isolation
hazard management
installation and maintenance of a smoke alarm
Environment may include:
elements such as economics, commerce, culture and public safety service provisions that relate to how the community functions
natural environment such as topographical features, water bodies, vegetation communities and ecosystems
Legislation may include:
local, state/territory, commonwealth acts or regulations applying to the organisation
Accompanied inspections may include:
familiarisation inspections
inspections required by legislation
licensed premises inspections
scheduled inspections
Hazards may include:
dangerous goods
electrical hazards
explosion
flood
hazardous chemicals
illegal or careless use of fire
impediments to firefighting and rescue activities
severe storm
storm surge
structural collapse
structural fire and associated exposures
wildfires and associated exposures
Community members may include:
carers
parents
people with disabilities
older people
school children
workforce
Community organisations may include:
local councils
schools
welfare groups
Feedback may include:
checklists
facilitated group meetings
reports, verbal and/or written submitted to immediate supervisor
standard organisation forms
survey results
Risk mitigation procedures may include:
set of procedures used for risk identification purposes and to advise the community of recommended actions
Mitigation activities may include:
altering work practices
community information/education
community activities
hazard reduction
hazard removal
hazard isolation
hazard management
installation and maintenance of a smoke alarm
Environment may include:
elements such as economics, commerce, culture and public safety service provisions that relate to how the community functions
natural environment such as topographical features, water bodies, vegetation communities and ecosystems
Legislation may include:
local, state/territory, commonwealth acts or regulations applying to the organisation
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:
identify specified hazards
present information in accordance with organisational procedures
undertake risk mitigation activities
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job and/or in a range of simulated environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
appropriate literature and equipment
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 agency-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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
identify specified hazards
present information in accordance with organisational procedures
undertake risk mitigation activities
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job and/or in a range of simulated environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
appropriate literature and equipment
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 agency-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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY97 | PUAFIR208 | Participate in community safety activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J522 | PUA20613 | Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) | Qualification |
| J523 | PUA20713 | Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) | Qualification |