Unit of competency Outline
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Control and coordinate incident responses
Control and coordinate incident responses
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4086A
TLIF4086A
State Code
S8302
S8302
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control and coordinate incident responses according to organisational and regulatory procedures. It includes responding to the incident, coordinating incident response activities, and completing follow-up actions. Licensing, legislative, or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Respond to the incident
- 1.1 Details of incidents are received, analysed, confirmed and prioritised
- 1.2 Immediate coordination requirements are identified and actioned in accordance with organisational and regulatory procedures
2 Coordinate incident response activities
- 2.1 Control and coordination of incident response activities are assumed and relevant personnel and other authorities are informed of this action
- 2.2 Assistance to be provided to clients and operators is arranged within the limitations of duty of care and organisational requirements
- 2.3 Assistance is provided to relevant authorities in accordance with workplace policy and legislative requirements
- 2.4 Information is collected and passed to relevant personnel/stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete follow-up actions
- 3.1 Details of incident are collected, recorded and managed in accordance with organisational procedures
- 3.2 Where required, a contribution is made to the debrief process and recommendations are prepared and submitted
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Action to be taken in the event of an incident may include:
identifying and following established incident procedures
assessing the nature and extent of the incident
ensuring medical assistance is provided where required
isolating and coordinating safety of the scene
alerting relevant organisational personnel and emergency services
recording relevant information and reporting on incident situation in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
Consultative processes may include:
personnel and management
designated emergency officers
emergency services personnel, including ambulance, police, fire services and SES
OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
contractors
Communication systems may include:
telephone, including mobile telephone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
SMS
radio
Organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
acts and regulations, including the Rail Safety Act
incident response procedures
manifests, goods and container identification numbers and codes
codes of practice, including the ADG Code
IMDG Code markings
HAZCHEM codes and where applicable emergency information panels
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation related to incident response situations
quality assurance procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state or territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection legislation
OH&S
rail safety
emergency procedures regulations
dangerous goods and hazardous materials regulations
relevant Australian standards, codes of practice and guidance notes
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Action to be taken in the event of an incident may include:
identifying and following established incident procedures
assessing the nature and extent of the incident
ensuring medical assistance is provided where required
isolating and coordinating safety of the scene
alerting relevant organisational personnel and emergency services
recording relevant information and reporting on incident situation in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
Consultative processes may include:
personnel and management
designated emergency officers
emergency services personnel, including ambulance, police, fire services and SES
OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
contractors
Communication systems may include:
telephone, including mobile telephone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
SMS
radio
Organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
acts and regulations, including the Rail Safety Act
incident response procedures
manifests, goods and container identification numbers and codes
codes of practice, including the ADG Code
IMDG Code markings
HAZCHEM codes and where applicable emergency information panels
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation related to incident response situations
quality assurance procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state or territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection legislation
OH&S
rail safety
emergency procedures regulations
dangerous goods and hazardous materials regulations
relevant Australian standards, codes of practice and guidance notes
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ21 | TLIF4086 | Control and coordinate incident responses | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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