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Undertake fire control and emergency rescue

Undertake fire control and emergency rescue

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAWHS213
State Code
AXM22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
16/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to function as a member of an emergency response team in order to respond to fire emergencies in onshore and/or offshore facilities. This unit of competency applies to operators who, as a normal part of their duties, are required to work with team members to confirm required response to a fire emergency, select and use emergency equipment, and conduct search and rescue according to procedures. The person undertaking this competency must be able to work alone and also within an environment which requires a high level of teamwork and interpersonal communication. This unit of competency applies to any installation or facility, including but not limited to:onshore/offshore rig/installationisland based facilityfloating production platformonshore production, processing and/or storage facilitypipeline easementmaintenance base. This unit of competency may be delivered as part of an induction program.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to identified fire emergencies
  • 1.1 Communicate the nature and extent of the fire emergency to team members in order to confirm required actions and responses
  • 1.2 Apply knowledge of fire chemistry, fire characteristics and chemical hazards to assessment of the fire emergency and communicate the action required
  • 1.3 Advise others of the nature and extent of the fire emergency from a knowledge of appropriate fire control strategies
2. Deploy fire emergency equipment
  • 2.1 Utilise knowledge of the location and availability of fire-fighting equipment in the control of a fire emergency
  • 2.2 Select and utilise appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and breathing apparatus
  • 2.3 Apply appropriate fire-fighting and containment media in a safe and coordinated manner, in accordance with the manufacturer specifications and the organisation's procedures, to attack and control the fire emergency
3. Undertake search and rescue of affected areas
  • 3.1 Confirm the need to conduct the search and rescue with team leaders or other nominated personnel
  • 3.2 Conduct systematic primary and secondary searches
  • 3.3 Search rooms and mark in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • 3.4 Lead occupants to safety
  • 3.5 Locate injured personnel and transfer them in an appropriate manner to a safe location
  • 3.6 Minimise the risk of further injury to affected personnel by applying casualty handling techniques and handing them to the care of medical personnel once clear of threat of fire
  • 3.6 Communicate extent of injuries and casualty numbers to other support groups and request further assistance as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8963 PMAOHS213B Undertake fire control and emergency rescue Unit of competency