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Provide support for rescue operations

Provide support for rescue operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR310D
State Code
WH279
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to provide support for rescue operations in Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to provide support for rescue operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply support for rescue operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, 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
  • 1.10Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
  • 1.11Regularly 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
WB240 RIIERR310A Provide support for rescue operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBN06 RIIERR406 Provide support for rescue operations Unit of competency