List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 | Identify need for work permit | 1.1 | Identify work permit needed from job scope |
| 1.2 | Confirm with appropriate personnel the need for work permit |
2 | Ensure job site is prepared for authorised work | 2.1 | Inspect the job site |
| 2.2 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements |
| 2.3 | Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment |
| 2.4 | Ensure job site is prepared in accordance with specified work permit conditions |
| 2.5 | Check permit conditions and report to appropriate personnel |
| 2.6 | Conduct job site testing in accordance with procedures |
3 | Raise and issue work permits | 3.1 | Ensure conditions are documented on permit |
| 3.2 | Ensure appropriate testing is carried out and results documented in accordance with procedures |
| 3.3 | Determine an appropriate validity period |
| 3.4 | Check that permit conditions are met (i.e. validate permit) |
| 3.5 | Complete and authorise permit |
| 3.6 | Ensure recipient is advised of and agrees to abide by the requirements of the permit |
| 3.7 | Ensure recipient signs permit |
4 | Monitor work for compliance | 4.1 | Ensure regular job site inspections are done |
| 4.2 | Monitor conditions and work progress and respond appropriately to changing conditions and circumstances |
| 4.3 | Ensure permit currency and revalidate as required |
| 4.4 | Ensure permit is displayed in accordance with procedures |
| 4.5 | Identify and act on incidences of non-compliance and report promptly to relevant personnel |
| 4.6 | Withdraw/cancel permit if conditions warrant it |
| 4.7 | Report any issues which arise with regard to work under the permit in accordance with procedures |
5 | Receive end of day report | 5.1 | Receive end of day report from permit recipients |
| 5.2 | Confirm job progress and status. |
| 5.3 | Revalidate/arrange for revalidation of permit as required |
| 5.4 | Confirm work area has been left safe |
| 5.5 | Handover ongoing permits and status of suspended permits to oncoming shift |
6 | Close work permit | 6.1 | Inspect job status |
| 6.2 | Check that work undertaken satisfies permit conditions |
| 6.3 | Ensure that work site is ready for a safe return to working conditions |
| 6.4 | Check required returns to work status have been completed |
| 6.5 | Sign off documentation and close permit in accordance with procedures |
| 6.6 | Communicate worksite and process status to relevant personnel |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
recognise types of work permits required for different situations
undertake and interpret hazard analysis
conduct and interpret tests/inspections for gas or other hazards, including one or more of:
atmospheric, including explosivity
flammability
toxicity
temperature
humidity
combustibles, oxygen, enriched or reduced
electricity
stored pressure/energy
ensure correct preparation of worksite is undertaken, including one or more of:
mechanical, electrical and other energy sources, and process isolations
de-energising all sources of energy/pressure
purging of plant
ventilation of plant
lockout/tag out procedures
blinding/blanking lines
other hazard controls
ensure supervision/monitoring of people working under the permit
speak clearly and unambiguously in the language of the worksite.
Competency must be achieved before performing this work unsupervised. Therefore this unit will typically be assessed off the job. Where assessment is undertaken on the job appropriate supervision and safety precautions must be provided.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should provide evidence of the ability to perform over the range of situations which might be expected to be encountered, including typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions
will require the issuing of example permits for realistic case study situations
may use industry-based simulation particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
demonstration of skills
industry based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.