Review in detail the supporting documentation on the field assessment. In each of the skill demonstration components, a minimum of 80% of the competencies described must be demonstrated by the applicant. At this standard, the person is deemed to be competent in the area.
Ensure that the equipment used in the course of the field assessment is in good working condition, is currently used by employers and is available in a timely manner for the field assessment
Advise the applicant of the date, time and location of the field assessment and gave an overview of what will be undertaken in the course of the evaluation. If possible, indicate a timeline to the applicant. Advise the applicant that there is also a need to provide their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), be appropriately dressed to work on a construction site, bring current certificates and a driver’s license. The certificates needed are First Aid, WHMIS, and Dangerous Goods. Check to ensure that the applicant has understood all that has been discussed.
Ensure that copies for all the necessary recording documentation is available.
Record the name of the applicant and ensure that only pen is used to record the outcomes. If changes/errors are made, draw one line through the information and rewrite the corrected comments. Under no circumstances can a pencil or Wite-Out™ be used on the recording documentation.
When the applicant arrives on site, ensure that the person is dressed appropriately and has current PPE. 100% of the assessment criteria must be met. After the validity of their driver’s licence has been clarified and the currency of Certificates (First Aid, WHMIS, and Dangerous Goods) confirmed, the field assessment continues as described.
Once the demonstration of the lock-out and tag-out procedure is completed and all of the required pre-op documentation completed, and a demonstration of the applicant’s skills is needed. Depending on the type of equipment available for the field test, prepare in advance a job that an entry level HEO would be expected to perform. In the course of the applicant’s preparation, demonstration, and completion of the job, assess, using the criteria described, how the applicant communicates, evaluates the job/site conditions and once completed, secures the equipment. If necessary, add explanatory notes.