Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and work safely in isolated and remote situations.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan for operating in remote environments | 1.1 Collate and record information relating to the operating environment and location 1.2 Establish detailed operating plans for work, travel, emergencies, timeframes and contingencies with supervisor 1.3 Notify appropriate authorities of the action plans and time schedules according to workplace procedures 1.4 Identify and source relevant maps 1.5 Conduct a risk assessment for possible health, safety and environmental hazards for remote location |
2. Prepare for operating in remote environments | 2.1 Prepare personal needs for remote situation according to plan 2.2 Prepare transportation and equipment required for prescribed work according to workplace procedures 2.3 Obtain and review relevant maps prior to departure to orient and plan route 2.4 Record planned activities and itinerary prior to departure according to workplace procedures 2.5 Identify weather conditions and assess effect on travel and operating outcomes |
3. Prepare for emergency situations | 3.1 Ensure that provisioning complies with expected operational and emergency requirements 3.2 Monitor available provisions and resources to ensure appropriate usage according to operating plan 3.3 Identify personal gaps in remote area survival skills and arrange training prior to departure 3.4 Ensure emergency management operational plans are applied according to workplace policies |
4. Operate in remote environment | 4.1 Complete activities according to instructions within time schedules according to work instructions 4.2 Use appropriate skills to modify the living environment according to prevailing conditions 4.3 Carry out activities in remote situations according to prescribed plans and procedures 4.4 Use appropriate technologies to maintain communication according to workplace procedures 4.5 Handle emergency situations according to prescribed plans and procedures 4.6 Comply with workplace reporting procedures on return to base |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Reads and interprets symbols and features on maps to determine special awareness |
Oral Communication | Uses clear language and concepts, and tone and pace appropriate for discussions with supervisor when planning and reporting |
Learning | Demonstrates awareness of learning strengths and areas of need and applies a limited range of learning strategies to developing remote area survival skills |
Navigate the world of work | Understands roles and responsibilities for task and makes basic decisions on work completion parameters Complies with explicit policies and procedures |
Interact with others | Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with co-workers |
Get the work done | Plans and implements routine tasks and workload making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, seeks assistance in setting priorities Responds to predictable routine problems and implements standard solutions |
Sectors
Work (WRK)