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9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the range statement of the competency standard unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines. The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all component parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Overview of Assessment | 9.1) Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry's preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard. Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be 'rich' in nature so as to minimise error in judgment. Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its 'richness'. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | 9.2) Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met. |
Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the "Assessment Guidelines - UET09". Evidence shall also comprise: A representative body of Performance Criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to: |
| Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and range; and Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range; and Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learner's performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach; namely a percentile graded result, where required by the regulated environment; and Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills; and Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, policies and workplace procedures; and |
| Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below: |
| | A | All of the following: | - Confirmation of the "safe working zone" for Safe work and access near live Electrical and Mechanical Apparatus - Application of knowledge of relevant acts and regulations, codes of practice, guidelines and compliance regimes, and arrangements used - Identification of established (Enterprise) procedures and processes |
| | B | All of the following: | - Confirmation of the principles of electricity, the three phase power system, electric shock and resuscitation, power system - Recognition of aerial voltage systems - Identification of Low Voltage Networks - Identification of High Voltage Networks |
| | C | All of the following: | - Procedures in the event of an incident - Events constituting an incident - Procedures for responding to incidents - Hazard and risk assessment general principles and procedures - Principles for conducting work-site Hazard Assessment checks, basic safety principles and hazard control measures |
| | D | All of the following: | - Purpose and use of work permits and/or authorisation permits - Sustainable energy principles and practices - Possible affects of weather conditions on working near electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker |
| | E | All of the following: | - Knowledge of critical codes in the industry - e.g. storm code emergencies - Identification of key equipment used in the industry - Recognition of normal and abnormal industry situations |
| | F | All the following: | - Provision of a response to a technical enquiry or request in accordance with established procedures and timely manner |
| | G | At least one occasion | Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | 9.3) This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include: OHS policy and work procedures and instructions. Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to safely undertake actual work near live electrical apparatus |
Method of assessment | 9.4) This competency standard unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 "Assessment Guidelines". Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this competency standard unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and associated skills described in this unit. |
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units | 9.5) |
For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competence in this unit is not recommended to be assessed concurrently with any other unit. |