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. |
1 | Determine objectives | 1.1 | Identify the need for the incident exercise in consultation with stakeholders |
| 1.2 | Determine the objectives of the exercise which meet the identified need |
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2 | Design exercise | 2.1 | Select the exercise style, consistent with the objectives, in consultation with stakeholders |
| 2.2 | Design the exercise to ensure that objectives are met and address health, safety and environment (HSE) issues |
| 2.3 | Identify and secure the resources to support the exercise |
| 2.4 | Document the exercise plan and prepare running sheet |
| 2.5 | Distribute the exercise plan and running sheet stating the objectives to appropriate personnel |
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3 | Manage exercise | 3.1 | Brief personnel involved in the exercise in respect of aims, objectives, expectations and activity outcomes |
| 3.2 | Use the exercise plan to initiate and facilitate the conduct and direction of the exercise |
| 3.3 | Conduct the exercise in a manner that addresses HSE issues |
| 3.4 | Monitor the progress of the exercise and provide feedback to personnel |
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4 | Evaluate outcomes | 4.1 | Plan a post-exercise debrief based on the conduct and outcomes of the exercise |
| 4.2 | Conduct a debrief with activity personnel |
| 4.3 | Review outcomes of the activities against objectives |
| 4.4 | Prepare and distribute a report of the activity to stakeholders |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:
identify need and objectives for exercises
plan, design and evaluate exercises that are based on, and are reasonable facsimiles of, industrial incidents and are relevant to the exercise objectives
identify and address health, safety and environment (HSE) issues
manage and monitor conduct of scheduled and unscheduled exercises
evaluate exercise outcomes in terms of whether:
the exercise was carried out in accordance with expectations
there were unintended or inappropriate outcomes
incident response procedures failed/ were inappropriate
there were mismatches between equipment and incident requirements
feedback at the conclusion of the exercise was appropriate and adequate
an injury occurred during the conducting of the training exercise
improvements could/must be made
provide briefings, debriefings and feedback.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including those covering:
safety, hazards and hazard control
incident, fire and accident
environmental protection
risk assessment/risk management
relevant facility fire management and safety systems
communication systems
emergency response plans
incident management concepts and principles
problem solving and decision making techniques
assessment and review techniques
project management principles.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or practical, assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
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.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work