Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 9:27 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:27 AM AWST
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Transport emergency clients
Transport emergency clients
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMBT402C
HLTAMBT402C
State Code
D5750
D5750
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transport clients and other appropriate personnel under emergency circumstances
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Convey and receive information relating to emergency transport
- 1.1 Establish and maintain communication with control centre according to local ambulance standard operation procedure
- 1.2 Notify appropriate receiving facility according to local ambulance standard operation procedure
2. Transport client under emergency conditions
- 2.1 Drive vehicle in a manner that avoids exacerbation of client's condition
- 2.2 Recognise and negotiate hazards at low risk
- 2.3 Drive vehicle according to legal requirements governing emergency vehicles
- 2.4 Choose appropriate route according to distance, time, travel and terrain
- 2.5 Establish and maintain communication as required between driver and client care officer to ensure safe transport and effective client care
3. Load, unload and secure client and equipment for emergency transportation
- 3.1 Conduct loading/unloading smoothly, consistent with safe work practices, and local ambulance standard operation procedure
- 3.2 Ensure client's illness/injury is not exacerbated by unnecessary movement during loading and unloading
- 3.3 Remove clients from scene in a manner consistent with relevant Acts, Regulations and in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedure
- 3.4 Secure equipment in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, Acts, Regulations and in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedure
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Categories of vehicle may include, but are not limited to:
Maritime
Road
Aviation
Equipment may include, but is not limited to:
Standard inventory of ambulance equipment
Number of personnel in vehicle follows relevant state/territory practice
Securement of clients may include, but is not limited to securement of:
Client belongings
Items of luggage
Wheelchairs
Legal requirements include:
State and Territory Traffic Act and Regulations and Ambulance Acts and Regulations
All lawful standing orders, policies and procedures issued by Ambulance Services pertaining to the driving and operation of Service vehicles
AS/NZ Standard 4535: 1999 Ambulance Restraint Systems
Standards for safe work practices are detailed in:
Occupational health and safety acts, regulations and standards
Local Ambulance Service standard operation policy and procedures
Safe lifting and manual handling procedures
Acts, Regulations organisation policy and procedures include those relating to the operation of radio and electronic communication equipment
Communication equipment may include, but is not limited to:
Organisation radio equipment
Equipment of other services
Viable alternatives that support effective communication
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Categories of vehicle may include, but are not limited to:
Maritime
Road
Aviation
Equipment may include, but is not limited to:
Standard inventory of ambulance equipment
Number of personnel in vehicle follows relevant state/territory practice
Securement of clients may include, but is not limited to securement of:
Client belongings
Items of luggage
Wheelchairs
Legal requirements include:
State and Territory Traffic Act and Regulations and Ambulance Acts and Regulations
All lawful standing orders, policies and procedures issued by Ambulance Services pertaining to the driving and operation of Service vehicles
AS/NZ Standard 4535: 1999 Ambulance Restraint Systems
Standards for safe work practices are detailed in:
Occupational health and safety acts, regulations and standards
Local Ambulance Service standard operation policy and procedures
Safe lifting and manual handling procedures
Acts, Regulations organisation policy and procedures include those relating to the operation of radio and electronic communication equipment
Communication equipment may include, but is not limited to:
Organisation radio equipment
Equipment of other services
Viable alternatives that support effective communication
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Evidence must include:
relevant endorsed driving licence as per state/territory requirements
observation of workplace performance is preferred for assessment of this unit
Competence should be demonstrated across:
a range of emergency transport needs and requirements
a range of driving situations and conditions, involving complex driving and route selection
Opportunities must be provided to demonstrate safe, efficient driving skills suited to specific situations and the case being attended
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Method of assessment:
Assessment must include questioning (verbal and/or written) to address Essential Knowledge as outlined in this unit.
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 this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Evidence must include:
relevant endorsed driving licence as per state/territory requirements
observation of workplace performance is preferred for assessment of this unit
Competence should be demonstrated across:
a range of emergency transport needs and requirements
a range of driving situations and conditions, involving complex driving and route selection
Opportunities must be provided to demonstrate safe, efficient driving skills suited to specific situations and the case being attended
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Method of assessment:
Assessment must include questioning (verbal and/or written) to address Essential Knowledge as outlined in this unit.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9058 | HLTAMBT402B | Transport emergency clients | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA65 | HLTAMB003 | Transport emergency patients | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J075 | HLT41012 | Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance) | Qualification |
| J101 | HLT50412 | Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) | Qualification |
| D103 | HLT60307 | Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) | Qualification |