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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscode of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Fires may include: | A, B, C, D, F class fires and E rated fires (International Standard-check name)accessible inaccessible uncontrolled firesmobile plantstructural fires |
Potential ignition sources may include but limited to: | ignition sources associated with friction eg belt conveyorsignition sources associated with fuel and oil storage/service baysignition sources associated with electricity eg battery charging stations, shorting of cablesfrictional ignition sources at the mining face eg explosives, gasesstatic electricity as an ignition sourceignition sources associated with the combustion of synthetic materialshot materials/surfaces |
Secondary risks may include: | environmentalelectricalsmoketoxic gasesloss of visibilityvolatile substances (oxidising agents)heat illnesssecondary explosionsburnsspillagestructural collapse |
Fire-fighting is limited to: | fires within the capability of the rescue team members |
Personal protective equipment may include: | industrial clothingthermal suitsface shieldseye protectionrespiratory protectionsafety footwearhead protectionhand protection |
Fire control equipment may include: | fire hoses and fittingsextinguishersmine water supply systemshydrantsfoam generatorswater turbinevehiclesfixed and mobile fire suppression plantladders |
Fire fighting media may include: | waterlow expansion foamhigh expansion foamdry chemical powderCarbon Dioxidevaporising liquidalcohol rated foamdry agents |
Action plans may include: | RECEO VS - (rescue exposures control/contain extinguish overhaul - ventilate and salvage) International Responsefire control equipment requirementsfire fighting capabilitypersonnel numbers and experienceduties assigned to fire control and support personnelfire fighting strategy and proceduresPPE requirementscommunications methods and protocolsrisk assessment requirementsventilation managementemergency and First Aid procedurescontingency plans |
Communications may include: | reports2- way radiotelephonemobile phonehand signalsrunnerslight signals |
Incident Control has: | overall planning, approval and control of an incident |
Structural integrity may include: | stability of walls and backs in undergroundstability of major structures on surface |
Returning equipment to operational readiness may include: | inspectioncleaningrepairreplacementre-fill |