Unit of competency Outline

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Provide support for rescue operations

Provide support for rescue operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR406
State Code
OBN06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/09/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise and allocate equipment and resources to support rescue operations in mining.It applies to those who work in supervisory roles. They are generally responsible for the outcomes of others, contribute to the development of solutions to nonroutine problems, and apply management plans in the workplace.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 provide support for rescue operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply required documentation
  • 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify 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 Validate team members’ current rescue competency status
  • 1.6 Identify and record rescue team membership
  • 1.7 Assess and monitor team members’ readiness for rescue operation
  • 1.8 Allocate individual team preparation and assembly areas
  • 1.9 Maintain team’s state of readiness and deploy when advised by Incident Control
  • 1.10 Communicate and coordinate activities with others
  • 1.11 Regularly update team members on incident status
2. Organise team and equipment
  • 2.1 Identify and engage support personnel
  • 2.2 Identify and obtain incident response equipment
  • 2.3 Test, repair and replace equipment, record and report data
  • 2.4 Allocate equipment to team
  • 2.5 Communicate with Incident Control on personnel and equipment status
3. Maintain supply of resources
  • 3.1 Coordinate transport for teams entering the mine
  • 3.2 Identify, locate and obtain ongoing resource requirements
  • 3.3 Test, repair and replace equipment, record and report data
  • 3.4 Report and record unavailability of vital equipment to Incident Control
  • 3.5 Distribute ongoing resource requirements to teams and fresh air base
  • 3.6 Ensure continuity of catering and supplies for team
4. Record and report resource allocation and usage
  • 4.1 Maintain and collate written records and reports
  • 4.2 Manage equipment allocation, record log in and log out information
  • 4.3 Conduct handover briefings with oncoming personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH279 RIIERR310D Provide support for rescue operations Unit of competency