Unit of competency Outline
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Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents
Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents
Unit of competency
National Code
CSCSAS403A
CSCSAS403A
State Code
S6022
S6022
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2011
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
24/06/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to implement a planned strategic response to acute and critical incidents. The unit applies to staff responsible for coordinating, delegating and supervising a team response.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Develop a strategic response to incidents.
- 1.1 Assess and report on the nature, extent and degree of threat from the incident according to emergency procedures.
- 1.2 Identify and notify key people and relevant support agencies and establish communication channels to allow required exchange of information.
- 1.3 Analyse resources and vulnerability of the situation and report issues to key people.
- 1.4 Identify immediate action required and take action according to emergency procedures.
2Apply emergency strategies.
- 2.1 Comply with safety and security procedures in all actions.
- 2.2 Select personal protective equipment according to the requirements of the situation and use according to emergency operating procedures.
- 2.3 Guard and protect the welfare of people as the first priority in any action.
- 2.4 Maintain safe access and exit according to emergency procedures and situational analysis.
- 2.5 Assess, select and apply controls to achieve objectives with minimum damage to people and the environment.
- 2.6 Provide immediate response to threat or danger to colleagues while preserving personal safety according to procedures.
- 2.7 Identify and report inability to respond or obstacles to response and seek instructions and support according to emergency procedures.
3Monitor the environment and the incident.
- 3.1 Constantly assess factors that may create or increase risk of injury or damage, and report them to authorised people.
- 3.2 Maintain protection of evidence according to procedures.
- 3.3 Monitor hazard controls to ensure continued effectiveness and accuracy of information.
- 3.4 Monitor and maintain own and colleagues' health and morale.
- 3.5 Identify and report changes in behaviour and conditions.
4Evaluate and review the effectiveness of the response.
- 4.1 Review and analyse experiences and observations of the incident and report on issues.
- 4.2 Provide constructive and honest observations in team discussions and analysis.
- 4.3 Support formal organisational and personal debriefings and make positive contributions to requirements.
- 4.4 Identify active support needed by team members and provide this with least personal intrusion and according to team member preferences and agreed practice.
- 4.5 Identify training needs and opportunities to increase skills required for effective emergency response, investigate options and provide expertise to training programs.
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. 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.
Communication channels may include:
radios
alarms
video recorders
close circuit television
telephones
rolls and registers
intercom and public address system
records
incident briefings, meetings and notes
routine and emergency team meetings.
Monitoring will include:
formal and informal reporting
preservation of evidence
reference to security information and reports
risk assessment
safety awareness
security equipment
musters and roll calls
routine observation and special surveillance
electronic surveillance equipment.
Communication channels may include:
radios
alarms
video recorders
close circuit television
telephones
rolls and registers
intercom and public address system
records
incident briefings, meetings and notes
routine and emergency team meetings.
Monitoring will include:
formal and informal reporting
preservation of evidence
reference to security information and reports
risk assessment
safety awareness
security equipment
musters and roll calls
routine observation and special surveillance
electronic surveillance equipment.
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.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit
ability to provide emergency response to dangerous incidents in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual responsible for supervising emergency response processes in dangerous incidents effectively as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to emergency response within the organisation
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit
ability to provide emergency response to dangerous incidents in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual responsible for supervising emergency response processes in dangerous incidents effectively as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to emergency response within the organisation
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ16 | CSCSAS016 | Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W995 | CSC40112 | Certificate IV in Correctional Practice | Qualification |
| S567 | CSC40107 | Certificate IV in Correctional Practice | Qualification |