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.

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Collate and record information relating to the operating environment and location
Establish detailed operating plans for work, travel, emergencies, timeframes and contingencies with supervisor
Notify appropriate authorities of the action plans and time schedules according to workplace procedures
Identify and source relevant maps
Conduct a risk assessment for possible health, safety and environmental hazards for remote location
Prepare personal needs for remote situation according to plan
Prepare transportation and equipment required for prescribed work according to workplace procedures
Obtain and review relevant maps prior to departure to orient and plan route
Record planned activities and itinerary prior to departure according to workplace procedures
Identify weather conditions and assess effect on travel and operating outcomes
Ensure that provisioning complies with expected operational and emergency requirements
Monitor available provisions and resources to ensure appropriate usage according to operating plan
Identify personal gaps in remote area survival skills and arrange training prior to departure
Ensure emergency management operational plans are applied according to workplace policies
Complete activities according to instructions within time schedules according to work instructions
Use appropriate skills to modify the living environment according to prevailing conditions
Carry out activities in remote situations according to prescribed plans and procedures
Use appropriate technologies to maintain communication according to workplace procedures
Handle emergency situations according to prescribed plans and procedures
Comply with workplace reporting procedures on return to base

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCWRK312 - Operate in isolated and remote situations

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCWRK312 - Operate in isolated and remote situations

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