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.
Public safety risk prevention strategies may include:
all aspects of comprehensive emergency management evolved from considering prevention/mitigation
building codes
community restoration
critical incident stress management
emergency management planning
financial support
implementing plans
land use management
legislation and regulation
mobilising resources
mutual aid agreements
preparedness
prescribed burning
public education
response and recovery including safety standards
restoration and reconstruction
training and exercises
warning systems
Assessment of public safety risk prevention strategies may include:
costs and benefits
deficiencies and limitations
determination of advantages
disadvantages
Organisational criteria may include:
administrative efficiency
compatibility with other strategies
continuity of effects
effects on economy
effects on environment
effects on individual freedom
equity
jurisdictional authority
leverage for further vulnerability-reducing action, cost effectiveness
possibility of vulnerability creation
public and pressure group reaction
timing
vulnerability reduction potential
Local forums may include:
community groups
local councils
local emergency management committees
schools
Organisational policy and procedures may include:
legislation relevant to the organisation
legislation relevant to the public safety risk prevention strategies
operational, corporate and strategic plans
operational performance standards
organisational personnel practices and guidelines
organisational quality standards
standard operating procedures
Communication may include:
electronic transmission of information
letters
meetings
small group or individual verbal communication
Relevant authorities and other responsible organisations may include:
community service organisations
contractors
equipment suppliers
federal, state/territory and local government authorities
land management agencies
medical organisations
operative and support organisations
other emergency organisations
water, gas and power agencies
welfare and counselling organisations
Stakeholders may include:
career and volunteer personnel
client groups
community groups
industry groups
members of parliament
members of the public
non-government organisations
public and private sector organisations
staff
Documentation may include:
emergency procedures
evacuation procedures
organisational and workplace operating procedures and policies
relevant Australian or international disaster/ emergency management documentation
risk and hazard analysis
standard operating procedures
work health and safety procedures

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:
Effectively implement the selected public safety risk prevention strategy.
Review the effectiveness of these strategies and provide feedback
Ensure risk prevention strategies implemented by personnel are consistent with the organisation’s community safety policy and approved arrangements.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over 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 or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
complex scenarios sufficient to allow evidence to be gathered from a variety of sources and stakeholders on more than one occasion and over an extended period.
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