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Operate in isolated and remote situations

Operate in isolated and remote situations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK312
State Code
OAO37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2019
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
28/05/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and work safely in isolated and remote situations.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for operating in remote environments
  • 1.1 Collate and record information relating to the operating environment and location
  • 1.2 Establish detailed operating plans for work, travel, emergencies, timeframes and contingencies with supervisor
  • 1.3 Notify appropriate authorities of the action plans and time schedules according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Identify and source relevant maps
  • 1.5 Conduct a risk assessment for possible health, safety and environmental hazards for remote location
2. Prepare for operating in remote environments
  • 2.1 Prepare personal needs for remote situation according to plan
  • 2.2 Prepare transportation and equipment required for prescribed work according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Obtain and review relevant maps prior to departure to orient and plan route
  • 2.4 Record planned activities and itinerary prior to departure according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Identify weather conditions and assess effect on travel and operating outcomes
3. Prepare for emergency situations
  • 3.1 Ensure that provisioning complies with expected operational and emergency requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor available provisions and resources to ensure appropriate usage according to operating plan
  • 3.3 Identify personal gaps in remote area survival skills and arrange training prior to departure
  • 3.4 Ensure emergency management operational plans are applied according to workplace policies
4. Operate in remote environment
  • 4.1 Complete activities according to instructions within time schedules according to work instructions
  • 4.2 Use appropriate skills to modify the living environment according to prevailing conditions
  • 4.3 Carry out activities in remote situations according to prescribed plans and procedures
  • 4.4 Use appropriate technologies to maintain communication according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Handle emergency situations according to prescribed plans and procedures
  • 4.6 Comply with workplace reporting procedures on return to base
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS71 AHCWRK203 Operate in isolated and remote situations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB63 AHCWRK323 Operate in isolated and remote situations Unit of competency