RIIRIS403E — Manage and coordinate spill response

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What an assessment for RIIRIS403E must cover

42 assessable components: 5 elements (30 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 3 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare for management and coordination of spills

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to manage and coordinate spill response
1.3Access, interpret and apply spill response policy and procedure documentation
1.4Provide verbal and written communication of the organisations environmental policies, spill response procedure and programs to others
1.5Regularly provide clear information, instruction and management of potential spills
1.6Establish and maintain training programs for spill identification and actions to be taken
1.7Maintain access and currency of Safety Data Sheets used to identify required action to manage spill
1.8Plan for the resources required to manage work area spills
1.9Review spill management incidents occurrences and plan for improvements
1.10Complete risk assessments for potential hazards and releases on site

2 Plan for potential spills and harm to the environment

2.1Assess site operations and activity to determine potential spills
2.2Determine potential volume and size of spill according to workplace procedures
2.3Determine potential risk to the people and environment according to workplace procedures
2.4Plan for action to be taken and the direction to be provided to others to carry out activity in the event of a spill

3 Apply and monitor the procedures for spill response

3.1Determine, apply and monitor appropriate method of controlling the spill and the resources required
3.2Communicate the requirements to secure the spill area according to workplace procedures
3.3Communicate the details and impact of the spill to others who may be affected according to workplace procedures
3.4Stop or minimise the flow or escape of material from primary source
3.5Stop or minimise the movement of contaminants according to workplace procedures
3.6Minimise mixing of contaminants with other reactive sources
3.7Soak up, dilute or neutralise contaminants according to workplace procedures
3.8Minimise generation of excess contaminated soil or water
3.9Manage hazardous wastes according to workplace procedures

4 Coordinate with External Agencies

4.1Establish communications with external authorising agencies
4.2Communicate all details of the spill to relevant personnel
4.3Comply with requirements external authorisation agencies and communicate with others where applicable to carry out instructions
4.4Liaise with external authorising agencies according to workplace procedures
4.5Distribute information/requirements and instructions from external agencies to personnel

5 Apply and monitor the procedures for maintaining records

5.1Ensure accurate written completion and maintenance of spill response records
5.2Analyse resource use and authorise replenishment according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

manage and coordinate spill response on at least two occasions, including: assessing the storage of chemicals on site and establishing activity to remedy storage issues; determining possible causes for spills and their impact on people, operations and environment; establishing communication with external agency throughout the spill by providing them with the details of the spill size, type, location, activity and impact on people, operations and environment; applying and monitoring spill response activities that minimise impact on people, operations and environment; reviewing historical spill response activities and plan for improvements; communicating the spill and likely impact to others; coordinating and communicating spill clean-up procedure and activity to others; liaising with external agencies; preparing written report of spill response activities and resources used.
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for managing and coordinating spill response
work effectively with others to manage and coordinate spill response in a way that meets all required outcomes
communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

Knowledge evidence

key legislation required to manage and coordinate spill response
key policies, procedures and documentation required to manage and coordinate spill response
key principles and techniques for: research, analyse and apply environmental operational information; controlling risks and potential spills; identifying spill type and effects to work area and others; chemical storage and their handling processes; protocols expected for working with external agencies; interpreting and communicating work instructions and processes; using effective communication skills, including questioning and active listening skills with supervisors and other employees; teamwork to coordinate, involve and engage others in spill response; principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies; techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Foundation skills

Writing: Prepares specific information that complies with a range of regulatory requirements, using sector-specific terminology
Oral communication: Articulates requirements and responsibilities clearly and distinctively, using industry standard technical language intended for audience and environment
Reading: Identifies and interprets relevant information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations
Problem solving: Identifies a range of factors that impact on a decision, including own values and principles, the needs, power, values, beliefs and assumptions of stakeholders

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What does an assessment tool for RIIRIS403E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIRIS403E needs to address all 42 unit components: 5 elements with 30 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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