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 | Evaluate the incident | 1.1 | Recognise an incident has occurred or is about to occur |
| 1.2 | Assess the incident for type of response and the likely effectiveness of first response action |
| 1.3 | Identify the hazards arising from the incident |
| 1.4 | Raise the alarm and seek assistance as required |
| 1.5 | Select appropriate response to control incident |
| 1.6 | Determine hazard control measures to be employed |
| 1.7 | Recommend evacuation if appropriate |
2 | Control the incident | 2.1 | Maintain personal safety at all times |
| 2.2 | Confine the incident to the area of origin where possible |
| 2.3 | Select appropriate equipment to control incident |
| 2.4 | Use equipment in accordance with procedures |
| 2.5 | Clear and secure the incident area |
| 2.6 | Monitor the incident and surrounding conditions and modify response as appropriate |
| 2.7 | Hand over to specialist incident response personnel as appropriate |
3 | Conclude the incident control | 3.1 | Report the use of equipment according to procedures |
| 3.2 | Mark or position incident control equipment after use to indicate it requires servicing or replacing |
| 3.3 | Participate in incident debrief and report in accordance with procedures |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
recognise an incident
evaluate the incident and select an appropriate response
check equipment and apply correct follow-up procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
classification of fires and other incidents relevant to job/site
types and application of first response equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE)
limitations of first response equipment
situations that must not be responded to because of the risk to life
scope and limitations of own role and responsibilities
appropriate personnel for referral and reporting.
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
must include the use and actual deployment of appropriate tools, equipment (e.g. fire-extinguishers and spill kits) and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
may use simulated fires, losses of containment or other incidents
is not expected to require the use of a fire ground or similar.
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.