Unit of competency Outline

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Respond to rescue incidents

Respond to rescue incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK316
State Code
OFB70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to emergency and rescue incidents.The unit applies to individuals who respond to rescue incidents under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for response
  • 1.1 Obtain task and operational instructions
  • 1.2 Confirm location and details of incident
  • 1.3 Collect tools and equipment according to task requirements
  • 1.4 Check tools and equipment for serviceability
  • 1.5 Identify faulty or unsafe tools and equipment, and separate for repair or replacement
  • 1.6 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.7 Identify local environment conditions
2. Respond to incident
  • 2.1 Travel to incident location in a safe and efficient manner
  • 2.2 Maintain communication with base station and other rescue personnel at all times
  • 2.3 Carry out on-site search activities as necessary
3. Effect rescue
  • 3.1 Assess and monitor incident scene for hazards and appropriateness of planned procedures
  • 3.2 Modify planned procedures where necessary in response to local circumstances
  • 3.3 Provide support to other rescue services as appropriate
  • 3.4 Obtain access to casualties safely
  • 3.5 Operate equipment safely and appropriately
  • 3.6 Communicate the progress of the rescue to appropriate rescue personnel
  • 3.7 Move casualties to safety as directed
4. Implement post-incident responses
  • 4.1 Recover, clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and PPE
  • 4.2 Document and report incidents and tools and equipment unserviceability to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM92 AHCWRK304 Respond to rescue incidents Unit of competency