Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:07 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Manage emergency incidents

Manage emergency incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAWHS511
State Code
AXM13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
05/05/2021
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manage and coordinate an emergency response.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to assess the magnitude and impact of the emergency, gather and coordinate all of the necessary emergency response personnel and equipment and direct their implementation, and initiate all of the necessary communication responses, both within and outside the facility.In a typical scenario the person in charge of a facility undertakes the management, coordination and response to emergency situations within the facility.Typical facilities could include:onshore/offshore installation/rigfloating facility (e.g. floating storage and offloading (FSO), floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO), and floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG))onshore hydrocarbons production, processing and/or storage facilitiespipeline and related facilitieschemicals manufacturing plant.This unit of competency applies to persons who would normally be in control or command of the facility or be required to deputise in this role.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Collect and assess emergency information
  • 1.1 Ascertain the scope and severity of the emergency as quickly as possible, from information received from alarms, personnel and other means
  • 1.2 Collate and assess information on emergency
  • 1.3 Develop responses to the information received based on emergency response planning
2 Implement emergency response strategies
  • 2.1 Develop, or promptly implement, on-site strategies in order to combat the emergency
  • 2.2 Monitor continuously information flows relating to the emergency in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented strategy
  • 2.3 Coordinate team activities and resource allocation and direct them to meet the identified emergency
  • 2.4 Delegate authority to appropriate personnel as the situation warrants
3 Liaise with emergency control
  • 3.1 Collate and communicate information relating to the emergency to emergency control centre
  • 3.2 Request external assistance if required
  • 3.3 Coordinate/incorporate external assistance into emergency response
  • 3.4 Control internal and external communication in accordance with the emergency response plan
4 Coordinate emergency responses
  • 4.1 Convey feedback relating to progress/status of the emergency to emergency response teams and other personnel
  • 4.2 Regularly reassess and modify responses and tactics in accordance with the status of the emergency
  • 4.3 Conduct periodic 'time outs' to enable situation updates and proactive directing of resources and actions
5 Assess emergency response/actions
  • 5.1 Collate and assess information on status of the emergency to enable a final decision to be made and communicated to declare the end of the emergency, or abandonment of the facility
  • 5.2 Consider future stages of the emergency and develop mitigation strategies in advance of those events
6 Undertake post-emergency evaluation
  • 6.1 Undertake a post-response evaluation of the emergency in order to determine the effectiveness of the response strategies and the emergency response plan
  • 6.2 Recommend and communicate modification and adjustments to the emergency response plans to appropriate personnel
  • 6.3 Review and modify planning of emergency response exercises and training in light of the outcomes of the emergency response evaluation
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8837 PMAOHS511A Manage emergency incidents Unit of competency