National Occupational Standards in
Archaeological Practice
AJ8 Assess risks and develop a disaster plan
AJ8.3 Implement disaster readiness measures
Performance Required
This will involve:
- Implementing actions that could be taken immediately to minimise the effects of potential disasters
- Obtaining specialist advice where necessary
- Providing a store of resources for use in a disaster
- Communicating disaster plans to those with responsibilities under the plan
- Conducting simulated disasters to test the effectiveness of the disaster plan
Occupational Context
- Potential disasters include
- Specialist advice
- from disaster experts
- from experienced professionals
- from risk assessment consultants
Knowledge Requirements
You need to know about:
- The appropriate service intervals for electrical equipment and building systems
- Where specialist advice could be sought
- How all contingencies have been explored
- How the simulations have tested the effectiveness of the plan
- What resources and rescue materials would be required
- Why disaster simulations are important
Required Skills
You should demonstrate:
- Consultation Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Networking Skills
Evidence Required
You should provide evidence that you can implement disaster readiness measures
The candidate should be questioned, based upon the documentation provided, to explore how they:
- implemented disaster readiness measures
Candidates will normally be assessed by direct observation by an assessor, who can verify that the procedures outlined in the plan are viable
Evidence Rules
The candidate should have been involved in the preparation of a disaster plan
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