Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to people with a First Aid role.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
defibrillation units
pressure bandages
thermometers
First Aid kits
eyewash
thermal blankets
pocket face masks
rubber gloves
dressing
spacer device
cervical collars
mobile phones
satellite phones
HF/VHF radio
flags
flares
two way radio
email
electronic equipment
medication which includes aerosol bronchodilators for asthma; casualty's own (or from First Aid kit) in accordance with State/Territory legislation, adrenaline for severe allergic reactions; subject to casualty's own regime.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
workplace hazards
environmental hazards
proximity of other people
hazards associated with the casualty management process.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
vital signs, including breathing, circulation, consciousness.
Variables indicating the casualty's condition, including:
abdominal injuries
allergic reactions
bleeding
burns - thermal, chemical, friction, electrical
cardiac conditions
chemical contamination
cold injuries
crush injuries
dislocations
drowning
envenomation - snake, spider, insect and marine bites
environmental conditions such as hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke
epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other medical conditions
eye injuries
fractures
head injuries
minor skin injuries
neck and spinal injuries
needle stick injuries
poisoning and toxic substances
respiratory management of asthma and/or choking
shock
smoke inhalation
soft tissue injuries, including sprains, strains, dislocations
substance abuse, including drugs
unconsciousness, including not breathing and no pulse.
Risks
Risks may include:
worksite equipment, machinery and substances
environmental risks
bodily fluids
risk of further injury to the casualty
risks associated with the proximity of other workers and bystanders.

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.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Assessment will occur using industrial treatment scenarios and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
work individually, under supervision or as part of a First Aid team.
Assessment method and context
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
by using appropriate, industrial scenarios
in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
In a major hazard facility, it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with:
PMPOHS200 Work safely
PMASUP220 Monitor and control environmental hazards.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.