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Operate in isolated and remote situations

Operate in isolated and remote situations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK323
State Code
OFB63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
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 operate in isolated and remote situations under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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 potential hazards and risks for remote location, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
2. Prepare for operating in remote environments
  • 2.1 Prepare personal needs for remote situation according to operating plan
  • 2.2 Select, fit and store personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 2.3 Prepare transportation and equipment required for prescribed work according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Obtain and review relevant maps prior to departure to orient and plan route
  • 2.5 Record planned activities and itinerary prior to departure according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Identify weather conditions and assess effect on travel and operating outcomes
3. Prepare for emergency situations
  • 3.1 Arrange provisioning according to operational and emergency requirements
  • 3.2 Participate in remote area survival skills training prior to departure
  • 3.3 Apply emergency management operational plans according to workplace policies and procedures
4. Operate in remote environment
  • 4.1 Carry out activities in remote situations according to prescribed plans and procedures
  • 4.2 Use and maintain PPE applicable to the task
  • 4.3 Monitor available provisions and resources to ensure appropriate usage according to operating plan
  • 4.4 Use appropriate skills to modify the living environment according to prevailing conditions
  • 4.5 Use appropriate technologies to maintain communication according to workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Handle emergency situations according to prescribed plans and workplace procedures
  • 4.7 Comply with workplace reporting procedures on return to base
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO37 AHCWRK312 Operate in isolated and remote situations Unit of competency