Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statements
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Clients
[all categories]
participants in an activity or program
colleagues
small group or larger group
experienced or inexperienced
Contextual issues
[all categories]
factors that may impact on the context
acceptability to group/party members
degree of urgency
time constraints
impact on the environment
Development of the emergency situation
[all categories]
identify potential for development of an emergency
spread of fire
threat to adjoining areas
danger of explosion
loss of communications
involvement of additional persons
Emergency
[three categories]
types
fire
hazardous releases, chemical spills
bomb threats
civil disorder
medical, eg, bites, stings, epileptic fit, heart attack
injuries
panic and other emotional responses
equipment failure
lost party or party member
result of environmental conditions, eg, heat, cold, wet, snow, wind, blizzards, lightning, bushfires, floods, high seas
activity - specific, eg, stranded, 'frozen' or wedged participant

Emergency reports and signals
[all categories ]
observation
verbal
emergency warning system
emergency alarm system
hand signals
verbal reports
telephone communications
radio communications
whistles
Emergency Services
[all categories]
identify local emergency services
Police Search and Rescue
State Emergency Service
Fire Brigade
Ambulance Service
Land Management Authorities, eg, National Parks, Forestry
Australian Volunteer Coastguard

communication methods
Hazards
[all categories]
identify hazards
biological
chemical
mechanical
electrical
thermal
explosive
structural
climatic
psychological, eg, critical incident stress
nuclear
security related
wildlife related
Management authorities
[all categories relevant to one sector of sport and recreation industry]
varies according to context
facility owners
City Councils, Local Government authorities
National Parks and Forestry services
Fisheries departments
private land owners, crown land lessees, Defence forces
Aboriginal communities,
Water authorities
Commissions, eg, hydro - electricity, alpine resort

Occupational health and safety requirements
[all categories]
State/Territory/Commonwealth legislation
Australian Standards
Occupational Health and Safety legislation
industry codes of practice
organisation's policies and procedures
Personal protective equipment and clothing
[all categories]
fire - fighter protective clothing
helmets
boots
gloves
breathing apparatus
protective clothing
protective hose lines or sprays
safety eye washes
safety showers
activity-specific equipment
Plan of action
[all categories]
varies according to the situation
search procedures, ie, search of likely routes followed, systematic search, voice or whistle contacts
evacuations
control of fire
administering of first aid
assistance to injured party member
retrieval of party member
activity - specific rescue techniques

organisation procedures
Relevant people
[all categories]
to assist evaluation
other emergency team members
emergency response related persons as detailed in emergency procedures
Resources
[all categories]
human resources
other clients/group members
client's experience

physical resources
food
equipment

Situation variables
[all categories]
capabilities of the group/clients
weather conditions
topography
time frame for survival
other time factors
human resources
available food and water
size of search area
time of day
communications facilities and difficulties
emotional and physical condition of the clients/group

Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of potential emergency situations within the community recreation, fitness, outdoor recreation or sport industry sectors and must confirm the ability to apply knowledge of emergency procedures to the management of activity-specific emergencies
Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two (2) different occasions covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to
accurately evaluate the emergency
avoid/control escalation of the emergency
develop a plan of action decisively
efficiently implement a plan of action
deal with contingencies
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRXFAD001A Provide first aid
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
First aid knowledge appropriate to the location and level of responsibility
Use of communications equipment relevant to the location
Safety procedures near rescue equipment
Organisational and legal policies and procedures in the event of an accident/incident
Activity specific rescue techniques and/or emergency techniques specific to a sector of the sport and recreation industry
Procedures to deal with death of a client

Required skills
First aid skills appropriate to the location and level of responsibility
Activity specific rescue techniques or emergency response techniques
Adaptability and resourcefulness to improvise resources and cope with contingencies
Problem solving and contingency management
Local call out procedures to access emergency services personnel

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this unit of competency requires access to
emergency response equipment appropriate to the learner's work environment, ie, within the community recreation, fitness, outdoor recreation or sport industry
organisation procedures

Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above (ie SRXEMR002A)
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Due to issues such as variations in demands of emergency situations, this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of two (2) simulated emergency situations in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements, contexts and types of emergency situations applicable to a particular work environment within the sport or recreation industry
Context for assessment
For valid and reliable assessment this unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a real work environment with simulated emergencies using real emergency response equipment. The environment should be safe, with conditions normally experienced within an activity in the workplace
Assessment of this unit of competency will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
2
2
2
2
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2
2
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information - Observing and assessing information in an emergency situation in order to implement appropriate control procedures
Communicating ideas and information - Communicating clearly and concisely with others directly and indirectly involved in the emergency according to organisation procedures
Planning and organising activities - Developing and implementing a plan of action decisively
Working with teams and others - Planning and communicating with emergency teams and others to effect emergency response
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Not applicable
Solving problems - Quickly implementing contingency plans if the planned course of action is unsafe
Using technology - Selecting and using appropriate emergency response equipment
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.