Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:
Types of evacuation may include:
fire (electrical, gaseous substances, flammable liquids and fats, combustible materials)
bomb
poisonous gases
highly flammable material
explosive device.
Appropriate person(s) may include:
building manager
supervisors, managers
colleagues
emergency services
clients.
Applicable legislation, codes and national standards must relate to:
relevant Commonwealth/State/Territory legislation which affect organisational operation:
Occupational Health and Safety
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
anti-discrimination and diversity.

Commonwealth/State/Territory legislation which affect:
powers of arrest
removal of persons
trespass laws
rules for searching and the seizure of goods
control of intoxicated persons as defined by liquor laws
crowd control

licensing arrangements
use of force guidelines
operational (e.g. Weapons Prohibition Act, Crimes Act)
Australian Standards, quality assurance and certification requirements.
Applicable legislation, codes and national standards may relate to:
relevant industry Codes of Practice
award and enterprise agreements
trade practices.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
legal and organisational policy and procedures including personnel practices and guidelines
organisational goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legislation relevant to the operation, incident and/or response
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
business and performance plans
policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
client service standards
defined resource parameters
Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs
emergency and evacuation procedures
duty of care, code of conduct, code of ethics
access and equity policy, principles and practice
records and information systems and processes
communication channels and reporting procedures.
Emergency services may include:
fire
ambulance
state/territory emergency services
police
army bomb disposal unit.
Notification may be made by:
telephone and mobile phone
2-way radio (portable and installed)
dedicated communications link
direct alarm link.
Safety hazards may include:
falling debris
smoke inhalation
incorrect/insufficient information on evacuation
blocked stairway exits
incorrect use of fire fighting equipment
potential explosives
pressure levels.
Risk control measures may include:
removal of potential hazard
closing off area
marking area or potential hazard
notify management.
Evacuation of premises may be made via:
prescribed primary route(s)
designated alternative route(s)
to designated assembly point.
The Range of Variables provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:
Types of evacuation may include:
fire (electrical, gaseous substances, flammable liquids and fats, combustible materials)
bomb
poisonous gases
highly flammable material
explosive device.
Appropriate person(s) may include:
building manager
supervisors, managers
colleagues
emergency services
clients.
Applicable legislation, codes and national standards must relate to:
relevant Commonwealth/State/Territory legislation which affect organisational operation:
Occupational Health and Safety
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
anti-discrimination and diversity.

Commonwealth/State/Territory legislation which affect:
powers of arrest
removal of persons
trespass laws
rules for searching and the seizure of goods
control of intoxicated persons as defined by liquor laws
crowd control

licensing arrangements
use of force guidelines
operational (e.g. Weapons Prohibition Act, Crimes Act)
Australian Standards, quality assurance and certification requirements.
Applicable legislation, codes and national standards may relate to:
relevant industry Codes of Practice
award and enterprise agreements
trade practices.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
legal and organisational policy and procedures including personnel practices and guidelines
organisational goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legislation relevant to the operation, incident and/or response
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
business and performance plans
policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
client service standards
defined resource parameters
Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs
emergency and evacuation procedures
duty of care, code of conduct, code of ethics
access and equity policy, principles and practice
records and information systems and processes
communication channels and reporting procedures.
Emergency services may include:
fire
ambulance
state/territory emergency services
police
army bomb disposal unit.
Notification may be made by:
telephone and mobile phone
2-way radio (portable and installed)
dedicated communications link
direct alarm link.
Safety hazards may include:
falling debris
smoke inhalation
incorrect/insufficient information on evacuation
blocked stairway exits
incorrect use of fire fighting equipment
potential explosives
pressure levels.
Risk control measures may include:
removal of potential hazard
closing off area
marking area or potential hazard
notify management.
Evacuation of premises may be made via:
prescribed primary route(s)
designated alternative route(s)
to designated assembly point.

The Evidence Guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to plan and conduct evacuation of premises. Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories within the Range of Variables statements that are applicable in the learning environment.
What critical aspects are required for evidence of competency?
Assess a variety of potentially dangerous situations requiring the movement of persons and initiate appropriate action to eliminate, reduce or otherwise deal with the security risk situation.
Select and use appropriate security equipment and follow emergency procedures in compliance with emergency services requirements.
Implement plans and procedures to control the movement of persons including persons with reduced mobility.
Accurately complete and maintained documentation including logbooks and incident reports.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:
relevant legislation and regulations including OHS
organisational emergency and evacuation policy and procedures
potential safety hazards and risks
premises layout and access points
location of emergency and security systems
bomb threat procedures
principles of effective communication.
What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
To achieve the performance criteria, some specific skills are required. These include the ability to:
use basic fire fighting equipment and other security equipment
safety and efficiently conduct evacuation procedures
maximise the safety and protection of self and others
comply with relevant legislation including OHS
accurately complete reports and process documentation
prioritise activities and meet designated timeframes
apply effective communication techniques, especially under pressure
accurately recognise and monitor the likely source of risks/threats
identify potential security threats to people, property and premises
interpret codes and alarm signals and respond accordingly.
What resources may be required for assessment?
Access to a suitable venue and equipment.
Access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures.
Assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements.
Assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.
Access to a registered provider of assessment services.
What is required to achieve consistency of performance?
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor. The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of underpinning knowledge understanding of processes and principles can be gained through thorough questioning and by observation of previous work.
Assessment against this unit may involve the following:
Continuous assessment in a setting that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range of variables statement that make up the unit.
Continuous assessment in the workplace, taking into account the range of variables affecting performance.
Self-assessment on the same terms as those described above.
Simulated assessment or critical incident assessment, provided that the critical incident involves assessment against performance criteria and an evaluation of underpinning knowledge and skill required to achieve the required performance outcomes.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 - perform the process
2 - perform and administer the process
3 - perform, administer and design the process
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? (1)
Consultative processes are conducted to ascertain and establish emergency and evacuation requirements for inclusion in organisational policy and procedures.
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? (1)
Organisational evacuation policy and procedures may be effectively communicated and made readily available to staff and clients and additional information provided as required.
How are activities planned and organised? (1)
Evacuation drills may be planned and conducted in co-ordination with work schedules or sequenced as required.
How can team work be applied? (2)
Team work may be applied in the efficient removal of staff and clients from premises during evacuation drills or emergency situations.
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? (1)
Mathematical techniques may be used to prioritise and roster activities and schedule evacuation drills.
How can problem solving skills be applied? (1)
The appropriate implementation of risk control measures will reduce potential hazards and threats during evacuation procedures.
How can the use of technology be applied? (1)
Technology may be used to communicate, record and maintain information.
The Evidence Guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to plan and conduct evacuation of premises. Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories within the Range of Variables statements that are applicable in the learning environment.
What critical aspects are required for evidence of competency?
Assess a variety of potentially dangerous situations requiring the movement of persons and initiate appropriate action to eliminate, reduce or otherwise deal with the security risk situation.
Select and use appropriate security equipment and follow emergency procedures in compliance with emergency services requirements.
Implement plans and procedures to control the movement of persons including persons with reduced mobility.
Accurately complete and maintained documentation including logbooks and incident reports.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:
relevant legislation and regulations including OHS
organisational emergency and evacuation policy and procedures
potential safety hazards and risks
premises layout and access points
location of emergency and security systems
bomb threat procedures
principles of effective communication.
What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
To achieve the performance criteria, some specific skills are required. These include the ability to:
use basic fire fighting equipment and other security equipment
safety and efficiently conduct evacuation procedures
maximise the safety and protection of self and others
comply with relevant legislation including OHS
accurately complete reports and process documentation
prioritise activities and meet designated timeframes
apply effective communication techniques, especially under pressure
accurately recognise and monitor the likely source of risks/threats
identify potential security threats to people, property and premises
interpret codes and alarm signals and respond accordingly.
What resources may be required for assessment?
Access to a suitable venue and equipment.
Access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures.
Assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements.
Assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.
Access to a registered provider of assessment services.
What is required to achieve consistency of performance?
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor. The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of underpinning knowledge understanding of processes and principles can be gained through thorough questioning and by observation of previous work.
Assessment against this unit may involve the following:
Continuous assessment in a setting that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range of variables statement that make up the unit.
Continuous assessment in the workplace, taking into account the range of variables affecting performance.
Self-assessment on the same terms as those described above.
Simulated assessment or critical incident assessment, provided that the critical incident involves assessment against performance criteria and an evaluation of underpinning knowledge and skill required to achieve the required performance outcomes.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 - perform the process
2 - perform and administer the process
3 - perform, administer and design the process
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? (1)
Consultative processes are conducted to ascertain and establish emergency and evacuation requirements for inclusion in organisational policy and procedures.
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? (1)
Organisational evacuation policy and procedures may be effectively communicated and made readily available to staff and clients and additional information provided as required.
How are activities planned and organised? (1)
Evacuation drills may be planned and conducted in co-ordination with work schedules or sequenced as required.
How can team work be applied? (2)
Team work may be applied in the efficient removal of staff and clients from premises during evacuation drills or emergency situations.
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? (1)
Mathematical techniques may be used to prioritise and roster activities and schedule evacuation drills.
How can problem solving skills be applied? (1)
The appropriate implementation of risk control measures will reduce potential hazards and threats during evacuation procedures.
How can the use of technology be applied? (1)
Technology may be used to communicate, record and maintain information.