Unit of competency Outline

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Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents

Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCSAS016
State Code
AUZ16
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to develop a strategic response to incidents, apply emergency strategies, monitor the environment and incident and review the effectiveness of the response.This unit applies to those working with offenders in prisons and secure custodial centres. With changes based on different organisation’s needs, it can apply to specialist emergency units and to workers in the community where this function is part of the work role. Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to emergency response.Those undertaking this unit work independently, drawing upon support from a range of established and new resources. This role requires complex task organisation skills.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop a strategic response to incidents
  • 1.1 Assess and report on the nature, extent and degree of threat from the incident.
  • 1.2 Establish communication channels to allow required exchange of information with key people and relevant support agencies.
  • 1.3 Analyse resources and vulnerability of the situation and report issues to key people.
  • 1.4 Identify immediate action required and take action.
2 Apply emergency strategies
  • 2.1 Comply with safety and security procedures in all actions.
  • 2.2 Select and use personal protective equipment according to the requirements of the situation.
  • 2.3 Guard and protect the welfare of people as the first priority in any action.
  • 2.4 Maintain safe access and exit according to situational analysis.
  • 2.5 Assess, select and apply controls to achieve objectives with minimum damage to people and the environment.
  • 2.6 Provide immediate response to threat or danger to colleagues while preserving personal safety.
  • 2.7 Identify and report inability to respond or obstacles to response and seek instructions and support.
3 Monitor the environment and the incident
  • 3.1 Constantly assess factors that may create or increase risk of injury or damage, and report them to authorised people.
  • 3.2 Maintain protection of evidence.
  • 3.3 Monitor hazard controls to ensure continued effectiveness and accuracy of information.
  • 3.4 Monitor and maintain own and colleagues’ safety.
  • 3.5 Identify and report changes in behaviour and conditions.
4 Evaluate and review the effectiveness of the response
  • 4.1 Document the incident accurately.
  • 4.2 Review and analyse experiences and observations of the incident and report on issues.
  • 4.3 Provide constructive and accurate observations in team discussions and analysis.
  • 4.4 Support formal organisational and personal debriefings and make positive contributions to requirements.
  • 4.5 Identify support needed by team members and provide this according to organisation’s procedures.
  • 4.6 Identify training needs and opportunities to improve skills required for effective emergency response.
  • 4.7 Investigate options for training and provide expertise to inform training programs.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6022 CSCSAS403A Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEI94 CSCSAS033 Provide operational response to dangerous incidents Unit of competency