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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 and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Access and interpret relevant safety case development information 

1.1 Relevant safety case development  requirements are identified and obtained.

1.2 Safety case development information obtained is analysed to determine the relevance and application to the organisation.

1.3 Outcomes of the analysis are formulated and recommendations relevant to safety case development requirements are determined.

2. Use knowledge of safety case development process 

2.1 Safety case development requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases  are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures .

2.2 Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

2.3 Recommendations are adjusted if required and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• apply organisational requirements relevant to safety case development
• apply statutory requirements relevant to safety case development
• identify, interpret and analyse safety case development requirements relevant to work being performed
• use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge 

• configuration management
• organisational requirements relevant to safety case development
• safety case development process relevant to the work performed
• statutory requirements relevant to safety case and safety systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

• adhere to relevant compliance requirements
• apply knowledge of the safety case development process to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed n the workplace or simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• computer and relevant software
• legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to safety case processes
• plans
• workplace documentation

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Safety case development process  may include:

• Environmental
• Financial
• Health
• Operational
• Personnel and training
• Safety
• Shore infrastructure
• Technical

Safety case  is:

• Term used to describe a sophisticated, comprehensive and integrated risk management system, which demonstrates how safety (and other forms of risk) has been considered with regard to any system or equipment throughout the life of the capability from definition through to disposal
• As a report, a formal documented snapshot in time, demonstrating that due diligence has been given to the hazards associated with the introduction into service of new capability, documenting the system that facilitates the management of hazards

Organisational policy and procedures  may include:

• Australian Standards
• International standards
• Organisational instructions and standards