Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan and conduct an evacuation of premises while providing for the maximum safety and protection of self and others. It requires the ability to contribute to the development of an evacuation policy, arrange and participate in evacuation drills, maintain regular communication with designated fire wardens, and conduct evacuations. This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in guarding operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency has wide application in the security industry in those roles involving guarding activities. Competency requires legal and operational knowledge applicable to relevant sectors of the security industry. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Contribute to writing of policy and procedures for an evacuation situation . |
1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to planning and conducting evacuations are identified and complied with. 1.2 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements for evacuation procedures are obtained and reviewed. 1.3 Emergency scenarios are discussed and a system of emergency alerting determined in consultation with relevant persons . 1.4 Evacuation policy incorporates outcomes of the consultative process and is presented for review to relevant persons. 1.5 Presented information uses clear and concise language and complies with organisational requirements for format, style and structure. 1.6 Industry information is regularly reviewed to establish the need for new or revised evacuation policy and procedures. |
2 Participate in conducting evacuation drills . |
2.1 Documented evacuation policy and procedures are disseminated to relevant persons in accordance with organisational procedures. 2.2 Further information and support materials are readily available and accessible. 2.3 Routine and regular evacuation drills are planned and scheduled in consultation with relevant persons. 2.4 Fire wardens are identified and confirmed in strategic locations. 2.5 Evacuation drills are conducted in accordance with evacuation policy and procedures. 2.6 Feedback on evacuation implementation is sought and modifications to evacuation policy and procedures are finalised and reissued in a timely manner. |
3 Conduct evacuation . |
3.1 Evacuation need is determined and appropriate emergency services agencies are notified . 3.2 Hazards are identified and appropriate risk control measures are implemented within scope of own responsibility, competency and authority. 3.3 Evacuation of premises is conducted in accordance with evacuation policy and procedures. 3.4 Mobility impaired persons are identified and special arrangements implemented in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.5 Evacuated personnel are accounted for in accordance with evacuation policy and procedures. 3.6 Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in accordance organisational procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment includes:
Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
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Method of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Legislative requirements may relate to : |
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Organisational requirements may relate to : |
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Emergency scenarios may include : |
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Relevant persons may include : |
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Notification may be made by : |
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Hazards may include : |
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Risk control measures may involve : |
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Evacuation of premises may be : |
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Documentation may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Security |
Competency field
Competency field |
Operations |