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Maintain first aid resources and records

Maintain first aid resources and records

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAWHS221
State Code
AXM20
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain first aid resources and related records.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to check availability and condition of supplies and equipment, obtain resources, clean equipment, dispose of waste, store resources and manage related records. Depending on the workplace organisational structure the person might be responsible for ordering and purchasing equipment/resources or might obtain resources once they have been purchased. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members.This unit of competency applies in a plant, remote facility or similar where there are first aid stations that require monitoring and re-supply.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain resources
  • 1.1 Ensure and secure availability of adequate and relevant resources in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Identify and obtain non-consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies
  • 1.3 Identify and obtain consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies
  • 1.4 Check stock, and regularly carry out inspection of equipment, for condition and currency
  • 1.5 Recover and clean equipment and dispose of waste safely according to legislative and site procedures
  • 1.6 Maintain resources in operational readiness in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Store resources in correct manner to ensure their future operation and serviceability
2 Record and manage records
  • 2.1 Complete relevant forms, as required, according to legislation and site procedures
  • 2.2 Store forms in accordance with legislative and site procedures
  • 2.3 Send relevant forms to appropriate bodies, file records appropriately, and undertake security of records according to workplace and legislative requirements
  • 2.4 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8829 PMAOHS221B Maintain First Aid supplies and records Unit of competency