Unit of competency Outline
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Provide safety advice at an urban incident
Provide safety advice at an urban incident
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR411A
PUAFIR411A
State Code
D8739
D8739
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/08/2011
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
19/08/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the competency required to provide safety advice at an urban incident. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to the safety of all personnel involved in an incident
- 1.1 Initial briefing and regular updates are obtained from Incident Controller or relevant person
- 1.2 Requirements for the safety of crew are identified
- 1.3 Assessment of information relating to safety is reported to Incident Controller
- 1.4 Safety priorities are identified and confirmed with Incident Controller throughout an incident
- 1.5 Safety of operational and other associated personnel is monitored and reviewed throughout an incident
- 1.6 Mitigation strategies for risks that may not have been controlled elsewhere in the planning process are identified and developed
- 1.7 Adequacy of procedures is assessed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
2. Assess risks at incident
- 2.1 Initial and ongoing risk assessments of hazards are undertaken and precautions to be observed are proposed
- 2.2 Electrical and other utilities are assessed to ensure they are rendered safe or hazards identified are mitigated
- 2.3 Building risks are assessed to ensure they are identified, communicated to relevant personnel and mitigated where possible
- 2.4 Environmental risks are identified and mitigated, where possible
3. Provide advice to relevant personnel on mitigating safety risks
- 3.1 Relevant personnel are immediately informed of any action or condition that has the potential to place any person's life or safety at risk
- 3.2 Mitigation actions are recommended as appropriate, where operational actions or conditions have the potential to place any person's life or safety at risk
- 3.3 Work is undertaken with relevant personnel to ensure safety issues are considered and addressed
- 3.4 Incident Controller is alerted to unsafe work practices and alternative strategies/mitigations are suggested
- 3.5 Advice is provided and the outcomes of that advice are documented
4. Monitor the application of resources identified in the Incident Action Plan
- 4.1 Resources required to safely control an incident are identified in the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and inappropriate or inadequate availability of these resources is determined and conveyed to Incident Controller and other relevant personnel
- 4.2 Resources required to provide for reasonable contingencies are identified in the IAP and inappropriate or inadequate availability of these resources is determined and conveyed to Incident Controller and other relevant personnel
5. Monitor personnel at an incident
- 5.1 Any freelance operations not part of the coordinated response are identified and reported to relevant personnel
- 5.2 Adequacy of supervision of personnel is assessed and issues identified are reported to Incident Controller and other relevant personnel
- 5.3 Wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment by all personnel is observed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
- 5.4 Adherence to safe work procedures when using personal protective equipment is observed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
- 5.5 Presence and movement of external agencies or technical experts/advisors at the incident are observed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
6. Monitor operations at an incident
- 6.1 Adequacy of briefings is assessed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
- 6.2 Adherence to decontamination procedures is observed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
- 6.3 Lighting during night operations is assessed and recommendations are provided to improve site or personnel visibility if required
- 6.4 Correct siting of appliances is assessed and recommendations are made where necessary
- 6.5 Use of equipment at an incident is observed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
- 6.6 Provision of escape routes and refuges is assessed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
7. Monitor operational safety at an incident
- 7.1 Any action that has imminent risk of injury or harm is ceased, suspended or modified
- 7.2 Intervention is immediately reported to the appropriate officer within the chain of command
- 7.3 Application of the agency's safe working systems and practices is assessed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
- 7.4 Operational/safety information flow between the IMT and personnel on the ground is assessed and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
- 7.5 Fatigue status of all personnel at an incident is observed and actions are recommended to mitigate fatigue related safety issues
8. Complete documentation
- 8.1 Log of all activities is maintained
- 8.2 Assessment of future risks likely to emerge is undertaken and actions are proposed to prevent and/or mitigate these risks
- 8.3 Suggestions for safety messages to be included in the IAP are made
- 8.4 Investigation of any accident, near miss, significant injuries and/or fatalities is overseen and documented and handed over to the relevant person or appropriate authority
- 8.5 Advice on the need for additional support is documented and given to relevant personnel
- 8.6 Reports are prepared and given to relevant personnel
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.
Initial briefing may include:
Current situation
Objectives and strategies
Potential OH&S issues
Potential public health and environmental risks
Risk management decisions
Adequacy of procedures may include:
Communication and warning systems
Risk management procedures
Skills and training of personnel prior to deployment
Appropriate supervision of all personnel working in and around an incident
Incident and safety information provided to incident personnel
IAP development process
Reporting of accidents and near-misses
Suitability of protective clothing and equipment prior to deployment
Building risks may include:
Asbestos
Collapse zones
Tilt slab construction
Environmental risks may include:
Atmospheric air risks
Water run-off risks
Relevant personnel may include:
Incident Controller
IMT
Line supervisor
Officers representing other agencies and support organisations
Operational personnel
Personnel involved in, or affected by a health, safety or welfare incident
Section managers
Unit managers/leaders
Safe work procedures when using personal protective equipment may include:
BA entry points/procedures
BA staging (shelter, fluid replacement, cleaning/hygiene)
Rapid entry teams (firefighter down)
Presence and movement of external agencies or technical experts/advisors includes:
Dress requirements
Escort requirements
Incident and site induction
Recording presence and movement
Adequacy of briefings may include:
Briefing all personnel
Briefing all personnel about safety issues
Making all personnel aware of all known hazards and keeping them informed of developments
Decontamination procedures may include:
BA monitoring
Emergency decontamination plan
Medication/health monitoring
Correct siting of appliances may include:
Equipment access
Overhead electrical hazards
Staging
Traffic/end off positioning
Up hill, up wind
Use of equipment may include:
Appropriate to the activity being undertaken
Appropriate to the user's qualifications and/or accreditations and experience
Operational/safety information may include:
Provision of maps
Provision of warnings
Additional support may include:
Chaplaincy services
Critical incident support services
Ongoing
Time critical
Time limited
Reports may include:
Demobilisation report
Reports prepared at the end of a shift
Initial briefing may include:
Current situation
Objectives and strategies
Potential OH&S issues
Potential public health and environmental risks
Risk management decisions
Adequacy of procedures may include:
Communication and warning systems
Risk management procedures
Skills and training of personnel prior to deployment
Appropriate supervision of all personnel working in and around an incident
Incident and safety information provided to incident personnel
IAP development process
Reporting of accidents and near-misses
Suitability of protective clothing and equipment prior to deployment
Building risks may include:
Asbestos
Collapse zones
Tilt slab construction
Environmental risks may include:
Atmospheric air risks
Water run-off risks
Relevant personnel may include:
Incident Controller
IMT
Line supervisor
Officers representing other agencies and support organisations
Operational personnel
Personnel involved in, or affected by a health, safety or welfare incident
Section managers
Unit managers/leaders
Safe work procedures when using personal protective equipment may include:
BA entry points/procedures
BA staging (shelter, fluid replacement, cleaning/hygiene)
Rapid entry teams (firefighter down)
Presence and movement of external agencies or technical experts/advisors includes:
Dress requirements
Escort requirements
Incident and site induction
Recording presence and movement
Adequacy of briefings may include:
Briefing all personnel
Briefing all personnel about safety issues
Making all personnel aware of all known hazards and keeping them informed of developments
Decontamination procedures may include:
BA monitoring
Emergency decontamination plan
Medication/health monitoring
Correct siting of appliances may include:
Equipment access
Overhead electrical hazards
Staging
Traffic/end off positioning
Up hill, up wind
Use of equipment may include:
Appropriate to the activity being undertaken
Appropriate to the user's qualifications and/or accreditations and experience
Operational/safety information may include:
Provision of maps
Provision of warnings
Additional support may include:
Chaplaincy services
Critical incident support services
Ongoing
Time critical
Time limited
Reports may include:
Demobilisation report
Reports prepared at the end of a shift
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:
work as part of a team
provide safety advice at urban incidents that occur during the day and urban incidents that occur at night
negotiate mitigation strategies with the Incident Controller
provide an assessment report
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
actual or simulated workplace environments
relevant agency-specific policies, procedures, standards, practices and guidelines.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
work as part of a team
provide safety advice at urban incidents that occur during the day and urban incidents that occur at night
negotiate mitigation strategies with the Incident Controller
provide an assessment report
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
actual or simulated workplace environments
relevant agency-specific policies, procedures, standards, practices and guidelines.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY74 | PUAFIR411 | Provide safety advice at an urban incident | Unit of competency |
