The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
Operation and task information may include: | access and egress routescommand, control and coordination arrangementsextent and nature of damagelocation, magnitude and type of eventpotential hazardsweather forecast |
Situational awareness may include: | systematic information seeking process where operational task information is gathered, monitored and reassessed and includes:damage foundevacuation of immediate areaevacuation planhazard assessmenthazardous treesheightidentification of underlying hazardsscene assessmentsize upwalk around/inspection of sitewater levels |
Hazards may include: | adverse weather (particularly high winds and rain)animals and insectscontaminants/chemical/biologicaldamaged structuresdebrisequipmentfatigue and/or operational stresshazardous materialsmudnight/low light operationspeopleterrainthreatening treestime pressuretrafficweather - hot/cold, wet/windutilities including electricity, gas, water and sewerage |
Equipment may include: | anchorschainsaws/polesawsgeneratorshand tools (crowbars, hammers, handsaws, knives, loppers, nails, pliers, screwdrivers, screws, snips)ladderslightingpersonal protective equipmentpetrol and electricpower tools (including drills, reciprocating saw, nail guns, circular saws, tech drivers)props (acrow props) and shoring materials roof safety kitropessandbags and sand bagging machinessubmersible and non-submersible pumpstimber battentimber sheetingwater proofing materials plus their fixings (tarpaulins, plastic sheeting)water proofing tapes and sealant materials |
Work area isolation methods may include: | placement of barrierplacement of safety cones, demarcation tapes and flashing beacons |
Evacuation may include: | using readily available transport |
Stakeholders may include: | crew membershome owner/smembers of householdother agenciesteam leader |
Information may include: | self-help provided to householders either directly or over the telephonewarnings provided face-to-face or over the telephone to householders, by public address systems, such as loud-hailers as defined by operations managers and delivered under direction |
Working safely may include: | Avoiding exposure to contaminated water and mud where possibleIdentifying possible structural safety issuesManual handingMonitoring and re-assessingPersonal protective equipmentPrompt treatment and reporting of injuriesPublic control Risk assessmentUniversal precautions against infection |
Techniques for temporary repairs may include: | coveringsexternal and internal weatherproofing replacementropessealingstaplingshoringtape tarping tie off/securing |
Sandbagging may include: | constructing wallsconstructing water diversionfilling by handfilling by machinestackingusing as weights/holding down |
Water diversions may include: | earth wallsfabricated barrierslaying of sandbagspumpingsalvaged materialsynthetic materialstarps/plastictrenching |
Rescue operation of team member/s may include: | casualty handling casualty packagingextricationrescue of a team member from height |
Set up, placement and access to appropriate tools and equipment may include: | ladders (care and use), climbing techniques, types of ladders, placement/set up, safety, stabilisation, alternatives lighting placement such as set up, use of generators, placement, types of lighting (torches, portable lighting, headlamps) |
Operational documentation may include: | incident reportinjury reportinglog booksnotice to occupantrisk assessment |