Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PMAWHS211 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare equipment for emergency response

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMAWHS211 - Prepare equipment for emergency response
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake minor maintenance and other preparation of equipment for use in emergency situations. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to apply procedures to inspect and assemble equipment, undertake minor servicing, ensure equipment is ready and available for use, identify problems and take action. Minor servicing includes one or more of:inspectionslubricationpressure checksrefillingother maintenance/servicing.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency applies to all items of equipment that are required for emergency response and all work environments and sectors within the industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should provide evidence of the ability to perform over the range of situations which might be expected to be encountered, including typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions

must include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work health and safety
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify emergency equipment
  • Locate emergency equipment
  • Ensure access is provided to emergency equipment
       
Element: Inspect and assemble emergency equipment
  • Inspect emergency equipment for faults or damage
  • Secure/assemble couplings/connections and check operational condition
  • Assemble equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • Identify and report any missing or damaged components
       
Element: Carry out minor servicing of equipment in accordance with procedures
  • Maintain and clean equipment
  • Conduct servicing
  • Ensure equipment functions
  • Ensure equipment is 'made-ready' and stored in designated location
       
Element: Report and record equipment status
  • Record and report equipment status
  • Raise maintenance requests as required
  • Undertake corrective actions as required
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify emergency equipment

1.1

Locate emergency equipment

1.2

Ensure access is provided to emergency equipment

2

Inspect and assemble emergency equipment

2.1

Inspect emergency equipment for faults or damage

2.2

Secure/assemble couplings/connections and check operational condition

2.3

Assemble equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications

2.4

Identify and report any missing or damaged components

3

Carry out minor servicing of equipment in accordance with procedures

3.1

Maintain and clean equipment

3.2

Conduct servicing

3.3

Ensure equipment functions

3.4

Ensure equipment is 'made-ready' and stored in designated location

4

Report and record equipment status

4.1

Record and report equipment status

4.2

Raise maintenance requests as required

4.3

Undertake corrective actions as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

assemble, inspect and service at least three (3) pieces of emergency response equipment

check that equipment functions according to specifications

store the emergency response equipment

recognise early warning signs of equipment in need of servicing and take action

complete records and forms.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

types and application of emergency response equipment

principles of operation of the emergency response equipment

sources of information for equipment servicing schedules and processes

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment

hierarchy of controls.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify emergency equipment

1.1

Locate emergency equipment

1.2

Ensure access is provided to emergency equipment

2

Inspect and assemble emergency equipment

2.1

Inspect emergency equipment for faults or damage

2.2

Secure/assemble couplings/connections and check operational condition

2.3

Assemble equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications

2.4

Identify and report any missing or damaged components

3

Carry out minor servicing of equipment in accordance with procedures

3.1

Maintain and clean equipment

3.2

Conduct servicing

3.3

Ensure equipment functions

3.4

Ensure equipment is 'made-ready' and stored in designated location

4

Report and record equipment status

4.1

Record and report equipment status

4.2

Raise maintenance requests as required

4.3

Undertake corrective actions as required

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

manufacturer specifications

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Emergency response equipment

Emergency response equipment includes one or more of the following:

fire-extinguishers

fire hoses

fire blankets

pumps

branches, fittings and nozzles

foam equipment/units

personal protective equipment (PPE)

breathing apparatus

deluge/safety showers

Emergency situations

Emergency situations include one or more of the following:

accidents

fires

chemical or oil spills

gas leak or vapour emission

utilities failure

bomb scares

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Locate emergency equipment 
Ensure access is provided to emergency equipment 
Inspect emergency equipment for faults or damage 
Secure/assemble couplings/connections and check operational condition 
Assemble equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications 
Identify and report any missing or damaged components 
Maintain and clean equipment 
Conduct servicing 
Ensure equipment functions 
Ensure equipment is 'made-ready' and stored in designated location 
Record and report equipment status 
Raise maintenance requests as required 
Undertake corrective actions as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PMAWHS211 - Prepare equipment for emergency response
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

PMAWHS211 - Prepare equipment for emergency response

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

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Date:

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