Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 3:00 PM AWST
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Undertake community safety activities
Undertake community safety activities
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR301B
PUAFIR301B
State Code
D2988
D2988
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
10/02/2015
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit covers the competency required to identify and evaluate risk, to select and implement strategies to reduce risk, and to improve community safety. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify specific hazards through inspection
- 1.1 Hazards are identified using organisational risk management procedures and processes.
- 1.2 Specific hazards in area of responsibility that may impact on life, property, process or the environment are accurately identified and reported to supervisor according to organisational procedures.
- 1.3 Inspections are conducted to provide relevant information for pre-incident planning.
- 1.4 Community members and organisations are consulted where appropriate during the identification and/or inspection process.
2. Consider hazard information to determine level of risk
- 2.1 Hazard information collected is documented and reviewed according to organisational procedures.
- 2.2 Level of risk for each hazard is determined using organisational risk management procedures and processes.
3. Implement risk mitigation guidelines
- 3.1 Risk mitigation strategy is selected from a predetermined list and implemented.
- 3.2 Risk reduction activities are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 3.3 Mitigation guidelines are implemented with minimum damage to the environment in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures.
4. Evaluate mitigation strategies
- 4.1 Feedback is provided to appropriate parties on the risk mitigation procedures and processes.
- 4.2 Mitigation strategies are evaluated for effectiveness and community acceptance.
- 4.3 Issues are reported to supervisor according to organisational procedures.
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.
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
Risk management procedures and processes may include:
selection of appropriate mitigation strategies
set of guidelines used for risk identification purposes
Property may include:
buildings
infrastructure which provides for the movement of people, goods and services
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
Inspections may include:
familiarisation inspections
inspections required by legislation
licensed premises inspections
scheduled inspections
Community members and organisations may include:
geographically-based groups of people such as households, neighbourhood, suburbs, business districts and towns
shared-experience groups of people such as specific interest groups, ethnic groups, professional groups, language groups, age groupings and those exposed to a particular hazard
Feedback may include:
checklists
facilitated group meetings
reports, verbal and/or written submitted to immediate supervisor
standard organisation forms
survey results
Mitigation strategies may include:
hazard reduction
hazard removal
hazard isolation
hazard management
community information/education
community activities
altering work practices
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
Risk management procedures and processes may include:
selection of appropriate mitigation strategies
set of guidelines used for risk identification purposes
Property may include:
buildings
infrastructure which provides for the movement of people, goods and services
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
Inspections may include:
familiarisation inspections
inspections required by legislation
licensed premises inspections
scheduled inspections
Community members and organisations may include:
geographically-based groups of people such as households, neighbourhood, suburbs, business districts and towns
shared-experience groups of people such as specific interest groups, ethnic groups, professional groups, language groups, age groupings and those exposed to a particular hazard
Feedback may include:
checklists
facilitated group meetings
reports, verbal and/or written submitted to immediate supervisor
standard organisation forms
survey results
Mitigation strategies may include:
hazard reduction
hazard removal
hazard isolation
hazard management
community information/education
community activities
altering work practices
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 the relationship between hazards and the risk posed to the community and the environment
evaluate risk against established organisational risk management guidelines in consultation with relevant community groups.
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 and in simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
organisational forms
appropriate 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 the relationship between hazards and the risk posed to the community and the environment
evaluate risk against established organisational risk management guidelines in consultation with relevant community groups.
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 and in simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
organisational forms
appropriate 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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9989 | PUAFIR301A | Undertake community safety activities | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY90 | PUAFIR301 | Undertake community safety activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J210 | PUA41112 | Certificate IV in Public Safety (Community Safety) | Qualification |
| C600 | PUA30601 | Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) | Qualification |
| J523 | PUA20713 | Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) | Qualification |