Elements and Performance Criteria

Context
First aid resources may include but not be limited to:
Non consumables:
machines
books
reference materials
MSDS resources including Workplace Health & Safety Act
legislative regulations
stretchers
communication systems
relevant texts
equipment.
Consumables:
first aid kits (bandages, tape, scissors, splinter removers, antiseptic, eye management, disinfectants, emergency numbers and contacts, etc.)
dressings
ointments
cold packs
analgesics
splints
sharps disposal
biohazardous waste
medical grade oxygen
bandages
medication
personal protection equipment
eye wash
disinfectants
broncho-dialators
cervical collars.

Legislation may include but not be limited to:
Occupational Health and Safety legislation
regulations and codes of practice
industrial relations legislation
environmental legislation.

Codes of practice may include, but not be limited to:
industry codes
industry standards
company procedures
State and Territory health and safety authorities.

Relevant forms may include, but not limited to:
incident/injury forms
casualty history forms
disease notification
workcover forms
medication registers
workers' compensation
day book
pre participation records (sport)
medical histories
management records
stock records
infection control records
training records.

Policies and procedures may be from organisations such as:
Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC)
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Company standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Australian Standards
Worksafe Australia.

Assessment context and methods
Assessment for this unit of competency will be on an operating plant. The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Assessment will occur over a range of situations that will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.

Where applicable, assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible. Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible.

Critical aspects
Competence may be demonstrated working individually, under supervision or as part of a first aid team.

Resource implications
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions.

Other assessment advice
In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant technical units.

Competence may be assessed in conjunction with other industry units of competency such as:
record management
stock control
administration
office procedures.

Essential knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the materials and equipment required sufficient to recognise variance from requirements and then determine an appropriate action within the scope of their responsibilities and competencies. Knowledge of the enterprise's procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.

Underpinning knowledge and skills:
Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations
legal responsibilities and duty of care
policies and procedures
cleaning agents
stock control
waste disposal
transportation techniques
use of referral networks
currency of skills and knowledge
gaining access to materials safety data sheets (MSDSs).