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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Organise for emergencies
  2. Test contingency plans
  3. Manage loss minimisation strategies
  4. Clean up, debrief and review emergency procedures
  5. Organise for emergencies
  6. Test contingency plans
  7. Manage loss minimisation strategies
  8. Clean up, debrief and review emergency procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

communicating with senior personnel on hazards risk assessments and procedures

coordinating emergency response and staff

briefing and debriefing of staff on contingency plans and procedures

identifying and assessing risk

liaising and cooperating with external experts and emergency agencies

monitoring reviewing and evaluating emergency situation

providing feedback to staff

relating to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

using emergency equipment

utilising problemsolving skills to deal effectively with risks and hazards identified

Literacy skills used for

recording emergency data observations and information

researching technical material

writing emergency procedures and contingency plans

Numeracy skills used for

assessing risk and economic impact of hazards potential emergencies and contingency plans

managing budgets

Required knowledge

disaster emergency and evacuation plans

effective communication techniques

emergency support services including contact details

hazards that exist in onland operations

continuous improvement plans

importance of regular training drills and the actions to take on discovering an emergency

location use and care of emergency equipment

methods to plan emergency drills to test contingency plans or loss minimisation procedures

relevant OHS environmental and other regulations codes of practice and emergency procedures

risk identification analysis and management

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm an ability to

use or adapt contingency plans and procedures that will minimise losses in the event of an emergency

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

risk factors likely to impact on enterprise products personnel and assets natural resources and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment Competence should be across both preparedness and actual or simulated threat or emergency response

Resources may include

access to suitable venue for simulated situations

access to workplace documentation

case study

cooperation of third parties and others

operational facility

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

actual preparation for and management of threats and emergencies

project work or scenario simulation

simulation exercises using case studies and roleplays

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification

Range Statement

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 government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

biodiversity and genetically modified organisms

biosecurity, translocation and quarantine

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and other import requirements

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences

health and welfare of aquatic animals

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

applying animal welfare ethics and procedures

control of effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

control of weeds, pests, predators and diseases, and stock health maintenance

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

preventing live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing energy use

reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas

reducing use of non-renewable resources

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

undertaking facility quarantine, biosecurity and translocation of livestock and genetic material

using and recycling water, and maintaining water quality

PPE may include:

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering

hard hat or protective head covering

hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective eyewear, glasses and face mask

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

respirator or face mask

safety harness

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

uniforms or overalls

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear and waders).

Hazards and emergencies may include:

biological (e.g. pests, predators and diseases)

climatic (e.g. flood, storm, drought and wave action)

computer viruses and malware programs

earthquakes, landslides and other natural disasters

emergencies requiring evacuation

environmental damage or losses

external emergencies (e.g. industrial disputation, traffic accidents impacting on organisation and political events)

fires and explosions

food safety and hygiene/Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

hazardous substances and chemical spills, pollution or contamination

human (e.g. poaching, vandalism and malicious damage, theft, unintentional mishaps, loss of key staff and professional incompetence)

internal emergencies (e.g. loss of power, gas or water supply and structural failure/collapse)

machinery malfunction or breakdowns

monetary, financial and economic loss/failure

OHS for staff, contractors, visitors and bystanders

property, infrastructure, plant and equipment

quality product failure, contamination or loss

loss of computer data, files and records

security emergencies (e.g. criminal or terrorist activities, disturbed person and bomb scares)

serious injury events

stock, catch, product or asset loss

vehicle accident.

Contingency plans and loss minimisation strategies may include:

buildings and structures designed to withstand flood/storm

computer analysis and modelling tools

disaster or emergency management tools

disease, pest or predator treatments or controls

emergency drills

emergency or backup equipment

facility design:

building design and materials

clearings, fences and levees

fire doors and sprinkler systems

monitoring alarms

lights (e.g. security and warning)

fire fighting operations

insurance

modify structures holding stock

move or harvest stock and culture or holding structures

site location

strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis

water levels/parameters in holding structures are modified.

Appropriate authorities and emergency agencies may include:

ambulance

AQIS

coast guard

Disaster Plan (DISPLAN) personnel

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

fire brigade and country fire authority

fisheries inspectors

HAZMAT and chemical use inspectors

Landcare, Waterwatch, Coastcare and catchment management groups

local government

Marine Board

Neighbourhood/Rural Watch

OHS authorities

other government departments (state, territory and federal)

Parks and Wildlife Services

police/marine police

rescue helicopter

State Emergency Services (SES).