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Manage major incidents and emergencies

Manage major incidents and emergencies

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR504E
State Code
OBO95
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/03/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2020
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
25/09/2020
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate responses to major incidents and emergencies and apply post-incident management and audit procedures in resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those who work in management roles. They are generally responsible for the outcomes of others and contribute to the development of solutions to nonroutine problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to manage major incidents and emergencies
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to manage major incidents and emergencies
  • 1.2 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5 Identify, interpret and assess the suitability of the emergency preparedness and response plan for the emergency/incident, liaise with specialists, and implement recommended changes
  • 1.6 Identify, interpret and assess the suitability of the organisational structure for the management of emergency preparedness and response systems, liaise with specialists, and implement recommended changes
  • 1.7 Identify and communicate roles and responsibilities of others in the emergency preparedness and response plans
  • 1.8 Identify, interpret and assess, emergency response procedures for management of decision-making processes and decision monitoring systems, liaise with stakeholders, and implement requested changes
  • 1.9 Review and confirm plans with stakeholders and specialists
  • 1.10 Identify training needs of individuals and prepare training plans within scope of own role
2. Manage incident/ emergency response
  • 2.1 Obtain, clarify and confirm information receipts and recording systems for the emergency/incident
  • 2.2 Access, interpret, confirm and apply emergency response and evacuation plans/procedures
  • 2.3 Coordinate incident operations facilities and communications
  • 2.4 Apply action planning processes to manage the emergency/incident
  • 2.5 Identify, locate and obtain required personnel, equipment and resources for the incident
3. Access and respond to information, advice and support
  • 3.1 Coordinate specialist technical and professional staff to review emergency/incident
  • 3.2 Develop and implement action plans to deal with immediate areas of concern
  • 3.3 Clarify and confirm individual roles and responsibilities
4. Apply post-incident management and audit procedures
  • 4.1 Implement post-incident management processes/procedures
  • 4.2 Investigate the cause of emergency/incident
  • 4.3 Audit incident/emergency management response processes effectiveness and compliance
  • 4.4 Audit recording and reporting systems for effectiveness and compliance
  • 4.5 Review and implement recommended changes to schedule of system audits
  • 4.6 Identify and respond to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
  • 4.7 Maintain written records, reports and policy documentation according to workplace policies and procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WH287 RIIERR504D Manage major incidents and emergencies Unit of competency