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Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

Operate as part of an emergency control organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAWER005B
State Code
D5576
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
10/02/2015
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the competency required to implement the emergency response specified in the workplace emergency procedures or specified by a person at a higher level in the emergency control organisation.People who undertake this work will be working within the command, control and coordinate structure of the emergency control organisation.This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to emergency reports, signals and warnings
  • 1.1 Emergency reports, signals and warnings are identified and appropriate action is taken.
  • 1.2 Emergency situations and possible further development are assessed and relevant action is taken according to workplace emergency procedures.
  • 1.3 Arrangements are made for people who may require assistance.
  • 1.4 Emergency stations are attended and operated according to workplace emergency procedures.
  • 1.5 Suitable identification is worn according to workplace emergency procedures and relevant standards.
2. Initiate and control initial emergency response
  • 2.1 Initial emergency response is initiated and carried out according to the workplace emergency procedures or authorised instruction.
  • 2.2 Evacuated areas are checked according to workplace emergency procedures.
  • 2.3 Results of the evacuation of an area are reported to the relevant person according to the workplace emergency procedures.
  • 2.4 People are accounted for appropriately after the evacuation and the results are reported to the relevant person according to the workplace emergency procedures.
  • 2.5 Persons not accounted for are reported in accordance with workplace emergency procedures.
3. Anticipate the further development of emergencies
  • 3.1 Emergency responses are based on the emergency management plan, taking into account the current situation and possible further development.
  • 3.2 Possible further development of emergency situations is continually assessed, reported to the relevant person and acted on according to workplace emergency procedures.
4. Assist with post initial response
  • 4.1 Emergency evacuation or alternative action is completed before any post initial response activities are undertaken.
  • 4.2 Post initial response activities are conducted under the control of the relevant person and are consistent with the workplace emergency plan.
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.
Emergency reports, signals and warnings may include:
audible/visual alarms
audible or vibrating pagers
coded or uncoded public address announcements
e-mail
screen alerts
stench alarms
verbal alert
People who may require assistance may include:
babies and children
people with a mobility, intellectual, visual, auditory or sensory impairment, either temporary or permanent, who require assistance during an emergency response
people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
people who are injured
people who are not able to comprehend the instructions given
pregnant women
the elderly
Emergency stations may include:
assembly or marshalling points
designated telephone or intercom
designated muster points
emergency control point
master emergency control point
warden’s inter-communication point (WIP) phones
Identification may include:
armbands
helmets, caps, hats
uniforms
tabards, vests or other distinguishing/distinctive clothing
Initial emergency response may include:
to evacuate
not to evacuate
to partially evacuate
advice or requests for emergency services
alternative evacuation
lateral evacuation
any guidance from emergency response team
designated assembly area
evacuation routes and destination
not to re-enter the evacuated area until directed by emergency personnel
shelter in place/lockdown
relocating or providing welfare services for evacuated persons
restricting entry to danger areas
searching floors or areas
supplying emergency equipment
use of response equipment
Relevant person may include:
emergency control organisation members
emergency services personnel
people with overall evacuation control responsibility or a person delegated with this responsibility
police, fire and emergency services
Post initial response activities may include:
assisting with recovery activities
assisting with authorised restoration of normal activity
participating in debriefing
providing advice
requests for emergency services or specialist response team
relocating or providing welfare services for evacuated persons
restricting entry to danger areas
security
supplying emergency equipment
checking the welfare of evacuees
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to respond to emergency reports, signals and warnings appropriately; to supply clear directions under emergency conditions; to make decisions appropriate to the situation; to keep others appropriately informed; to respond according to the workplace emergency procedures; and to take on a leadership role consistent with the emergency control organisation.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAZ10 PUAFER005 Operate as part of an emergency control organisation Unit of competency