This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

analyse options for action

communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the public

implement inspection techniques

keep records

negotiate

provide written reports

solve problems

use appropriate technology to gather information

Required Knowledge

legislation for which the organisation has responsibility and which must align to legislative requirements relating to issuing of notices reporting risks to public and the environment

organisational policies and procedures relating to conducting routine and nonroutine inspections reporting risks reporting breaches collecting information dealing with complainants completing reports of incidents and complaints issuing notices

potential risk to the public

potential risk to the environment

risk management procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

accurately identify and assess situation found

comprehensively inspect within policy guidelines

adhere to legislative and organisational requirements

accurately and comprehensively record and report

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob or in a simulated work environment

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Non-compliance and possible breaches may include:

Options for action may include:

Reports may include: