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Participate in a rescue operation

Participate in a rescue operation

Unit of competency
National Code
PUASAR022
State Code
OAX71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in rescue operations as a member of a rescue team; it underpins specialist rescue operations. This includes a wide range of rescue and environmental situations which may incorporate industrial, rural, bush and extreme environmental conditions.Typically, personnel performing these roles have completed induction or recruitment training and are commencing work as a member of an operational team. They will work under supervision in a team but may be responsible for completing singular tasks relating to a rescue.It is applicable to personnel from the emergency services, volunteer organisations and/or associated industries.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare and respond to rescue
  • 1.1 Rescue operation and task information is received through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by the supervisor
  • 1.3 Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
  • 1.4 Any further details on the nature of the rescue are received en route and acted on, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Anticipated hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members while on approach to rescue operation
2 Contribute to a risk assessment at the scene
  • 2.1 Rescue scene assessment is conducted, and hazards and risks identified at the scene are reported to the supervisor
  • 2.2 Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate methods, techniques and terminology
  • 2.3 Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised and/or controlled using risk mitigation processes, as directed
  • 2.4 Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and security procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies and relevant legislation
  • 2.5 Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to the supervisor
  • 2.6 Casualties at scene are identified, reported to supervisor and action is taken, as directed
3 Perform rescue
  • 3.1 Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Rescue procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
  • 3.3 Casualties are prepared for removal and extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and procedures, whilst under the direction of appropriately trained personnel
  • 3.4 Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self and/or others and reports are provided to the supervisor, as required
  • 3.5 Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements
4 Conclude rescue operations
  • 4.1 Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  • 4.3 Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Decontamination procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.5 Operational debriefing is participated in, in accordance organisational procedures
  • 4.6 Operational documentation including post incident reports is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
D5527 PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation Unit of competency