Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake aerial rescue
Undertake aerial rescue
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB306A
AHCARB306A
State Code
D6660
D6660
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of aerial rescue where an injured or unconscious person is safely brought to the ground from a tree or aerial lift and defines the standard required to: carry out preparation for an aerial rescue; assess and respond to an aerial emergency situation; evaluate the need for additional or specialist assistance; carry out the required aerial rescue or response to an aerial emergency; use a dedicated rescue kit for an aerial rescue; implement the documented rescue plan and implement appropriate post incident responses.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for aerial rescue
- 1.1. Rescue equipment and first aid kit are checked to ensure they are complete and placed within easy access.
- 1.2. Suitable safety equipment, dedicated rescue kit and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected and checked.
- 1.3. Emergency communication system used to summon emergency services is checked according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise work procedures.
- 1.4. Documented rescue plan is confirmed and clarified with work team prior to work being undertaken.
2. Assess and respond to an aerial emergency situation
- 2.1. Casualty response is determined.
- 2.2. Emergency plan is activated and assistance requested from work team and/or public according to documented rescue plan.
- 2.3. Hazards associated with the rescue are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- 2.4. Appropriate access equipment to affect rescue is used according to rescue plan.
3. Assess nature of injury
- 3.1. Casualty and rescuer are safely secured according to enterprise standards.
- 3.2. Injuries are assessed to determine whether or not to move casualty based on standard first aid procedures and risk assessment.
- 3.3. Casualty with possible neck or spinal injuries is supported (but not moved) to await expert medical treatment.
- 3.4. First aid able to be performed above ground is applied, as required, in line with standard procedures.
- 3.5. Instructions to ground staff and climbers are communicated clearly and concisely.
4. Lower casualty to ground
- 4.1. Casualty is prepared for descent according to first aid and risk assessments.
- 4.2. Casualty is lowered safely to the ground with support of rescuer.
5. Complete rescue operations
- 5.1. First aid is applied on the ground according to need.
- 5.2. Emergency assistance is obtained as per rescue plan.
- 5.3. Records of aerial rescue are maintained in the appropriate format.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Aerial rescue may include:
rescue, safety and emergency communications
equipment and standard operating procedures for dealing with hazards
personal safety.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Aerial rescue may include:
rescue, safety and emergency communications
equipment and standard operating procedures for dealing with hazards
personal safety.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out preparation for an aerial rescue
assess and respond to an aerial emergency situation
evaluate the need for additional or specialist assistance
carry out the required aerial rescue or response to an aerial emergency
use a dedicated rescue kit for an aerial rescue
implement the documented rescue plan
implement appropriate post incident responses.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out preparation for an aerial rescue
assess and respond to an aerial emergency situation
evaluate the need for additional or specialist assistance
carry out the required aerial rescue or response to an aerial emergency
use a dedicated rescue kit for an aerial rescue
implement the documented rescue plan
implement appropriate post incident responses.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3376 | RTF3702A | Undertake aerial rescue | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO33 | AHCARB306 | Undertake aerial rescue | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D474 | AHC30810 | Certificate III in Arboriculture | Qualification |
| D473 | AHC30710 | Certificate III in Horticulture | Qualification |