Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Task information may include:
environmental and other hazards
nature, cause and location of incident
occupancy
type and magnitude of incident
type and number of casualties/vehicles
type of structure
Rescue resources may include:
atmosphere monitoring equipment
buckets
chain saws
communications equipment
drills
electrical detectors
generators
hand tools
lifting/hauling equipment
lighting
medical equipment
ropes
shoring and building stabilisation
wheel barrows
Personal protective equipment and clothing must meet the desired Australian/New Zealand Standards and may include:
boots
ear protection (plugs, and muffs)
eye protection (goggles, glasses)
gloves
hand held lighting
helmet and light
knee/elbow protection
masks and respirators
protective clothing
safety harnesses
surgical gloves
wet weather gear
whistle
Nature of the incident:
structural instability due to:
events of nature such as earthquake, flood, landslide, wind, storm
explosions
fire
inadequate construction
transport vehicle into residential or commercial building
Systematic approach must include:
assessment i.e. call out and response, route, scene, liaison, casualties
positioning of vehicle i.e. dangers, access and casualties
procedures i.e. dangers, casualty protection, extrication, warning devices and lighting
Rescue scene reconnaissance must include:
assessing physical features of structural collapse before rescue operations are deployed by supervisor
conducting size up
identifying hazards
maintaining liaison with primary response team and other relevant personnel
recognising personal capabilities and limitations and referring to supervisor
reporting need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment to supervisor
reporting results to supervisor
Situational and environmental hazards may include:
adverse weather conditions
below debris hazards, including:
flooding
oxygen deficient atmosphere
toxic environment
flammable environment
different levels of elevation
biological hazards, including:
body fluids
untreated sewage
dangerous goods and hazardous substances
overhead hazards, including:
falling debris
loose or unstable sections of structure
power lines
irrespirable atmospheres
surface hazards, including:
climate
different types of surfaces
sharp and jagged objects
water pooling
dust and wind
noise and vibration
utilities
Treating hazards may include:

eliminating the hazard
isolating the area/source
stabilising overhead hazards
using atmospheric monitoring equipment
using PPE and clothing
Managing the scene to control access may include:
implemented structural collapse marking system
sectorising site of structural collapse and defining boundaries
Evidence of location of casualties may include use of these search techniques:
primary surface search and rescue:
audible
line and hail search
physical search
visual
Stabilisation techniques to make safe the incident scene may include

controlling entry and entry permits if appropriate
cribbing
removing debris
tie backs
using shoring and props
Equipment used to remove the entrapped casualty or victim may include

HAZMAT detection and isolation
cutting lifting and moving of:
general building material
other entrapment components
shoring stabilise and support structural components with use of:
cribbing and wedges
vertical, horizontal and window and/or door shores
Operational documentation may include:
AIRS/coroner report
communication logs
equipment running and repair logs
incident reports
injury register
near miss/accident forms
notes or sketches and other relevant information required for potential coronal or other legal proceedings
operational debrief
site sectorisation plan
Exposure records may include:
reporting form that documents any exposure that may result in a short or long term associated injury such as:
hazardous substances, such as dust, vapours, fumes, radiation and chemical substances
heavy repetitive work over long periods of time
lifting heavy loads
noise
psycho-social hazards (e.g. critical incident stress)

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
work autonomously and as part of a team
conduct a dynamic risk assessment
maintain situational awareness and be alert to environmental and situational hazards
safely use debris removal, shoring and propping techniques
safely use hauling and lifting techniques
extricate casualty minimising further injury to self, others or the casualty
apply safe work practices in a range of environments
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual and/or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed an industry-approved simulated and/or workplace environment involving structural instability and rescue.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
structural collapse rescue or simulation of a structural collapse incident
equipment, personnel, facilities etc. appropriate to the range of incidents covered by this unit of competency
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions