Unit of competency Outline

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Manage the scene of a special event

Manage the scene of a special event

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMBSC502C
State Code
D5747
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to attend the scene of sporting or special events involving large numbers of people or special risks, and ensuring safety at the scene.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish ambulance presence at large or risk prone events
  • 1.1 Assess scene of event using all available information and first hand observation
  • 1.2 Accurately identify existing and potential hazards and the associated level of risk, utilising current emergency risk management process
  • 1.3 Develop emergency management plan or access existing emergency management plan in consultation with event organisers
  • 1.4 Implement emergency management plan in consultation with event organisers
  • 1.5 Develop Ambulance Service Event Operations Order to underpin ambulance operations and their role within the emergency management plan
  • 1.6 Deploy ambulance resources in accordance with the management plan
  • 1.7 Position ambulance resources to facilitate access and egress
  • 1.8 Establish and maintain lines of communication in accordance with the management plan and organisation policies and procedures
2. Ensure safety at the scene
  • 2.1 Position ambulance vehicle to protect self, partner and client(s)
  • 2.2 Wear personal protective clothing and equipment as required
  • 2.3 Ensure security of the scene for ambulance personnel is secured by Ambulance Command in consultation with the event management security provider
  • 2.4 Use hazard reduction agents to minimise risk and to enable provision of treatment in hazard-free (or hazard-reduced) environment in line with standard local ambulance operation procedure
  • 2.5 Ensure actions are in accordance with standard local ambulance 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.


Scene may include, but is not limited to events such as:
Concerts
Exhibitions
Sporting events


Hazards are dangers or risks that may affect or influence ambulance care and may include, but are not limited to:
Agent release
Riot or panic
Fire
Flood
Power/electricity
Lighting
Surfaces
Atmospheric conditions
Climatic conditions
Vehicles
Structures
Bystanders
Human judgement and influence


Emergency and allied services may include, but are not limited to:
First Aid support agencies
State Medical Emergency Response Plan personnel
Ambulance Command
Incident Control
Police
Fire
SES
Voluntary ambulance personnel
Electricity and water services
Event staff
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 observation of performance in the workplace or in a simulated work situation
Where, for reasons of safety, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Assessment must include evidence of competence in dealing with all situations outlined in Essential Skills section of this competency unit
Evidence must include demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance


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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9055 HLTAMBSC502B Manage the scene of a special event Unit of competency