Unit of competency Outline

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Transport individuals

Transport individuals

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS026
State Code
AVC51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061309 - Community Health
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide safe, timely and efficient transportation of people from one location to another at a particular site, or to other sites.This unit applies to workers in a range of settings where transporting people is a requirement of the work.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for transport
  • 1.1 Confirm transport with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Check with the person to be transported, the level of support required
  • 1.3 Explain procedure to the person or relevant personnel and answer any questions
  • 1.4 Prepare for the safe and timely transportation of the person
  • 1.5 Select transportation equipment and check to ensure that it is clean, complete and correctly functioning for transportation according to transportation requirements
  • 1.6 Check any other equipment to ensure that it is attached correctly and safely to transportation equipment
2. Transport the person and equipment
  • 2.1 Transport the person to designated location in accordance with transportation requirements and organisation policy
  • 2.2 Manoeuvre and transport equipment to ensure the person’s comfort and safety and minimise risk to self
3. Deliver the person
  • 3.1 Deliver the person to designated location and inform relevant personnel of the person’s arrival
  • 3.2 Inform relevant personnel of the person’s needs
  • 3.3 Return equipment used to deliver the person
  • 3.4 Accurately complete reporting requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD092 HLTCSD208D Transport clients Unit of competency