Unit of competency Outline
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Manage routine scene and promote public safety
Manage routine scene and promote public safety
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMBSC401B
HLTAMBSC401B
State Code
D5746
D5746
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit involves the routine management of a non-emergency situation to ensure safety at the scene and provision of information to support public awareness and addressing of public safety issues
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Attend non-emergency scene
- 1.1 Position ambulance vehicle to facilitate access and departure while keeping safe all personnel and the vehicle
- 1.2 Identify hazards, real or potential, where there are risks to participants or bystanders
- 1.3 Identify and maintain lines of communication with others according to organisation policy and procedures
- 1.4 Observe correct communication procedures in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
2. Take appropriate measures to ensure safety at the scene
- 2.1 Position ambulance vehicle to protect self, partner and client(s)
- 2.2 Wear personal protective clothing in accordance with operating procedures
- 2.3 Utilise Ambulance resources and improvise as required to secure the scene
- 2.4 Undertake appropriate roles as prescribed by Acts, regulations, organisation policy and procedure
- 2.5 Minimise risk by enlisting hazard reduction agents to enable provision of treatment in hazard-free (or hazard-reduced) environment
- 2.6 Ensure action is in accordance with standard local ambulance operation procedure
3. Represent and promote public safety issues
- 3.1 Represent the organisation's position on particular issues in a way that acknowledges community concerns and promotes community awareness
- 3.2 Use opportunities to explain and promote the organisation's activities and to enhance the organisation's public image
- 3.3 Respond to community requests for information or participation to line with organisation policies and procedures
- 3.4 Refer non-routine requests for information to an appropriate person
- 3.5 Advise the community of a range of prevention and mitigation techniques
- 3.6 Inform and skill community members to implement prevention and mitigation activities
- 3.7 Assist the community to initiate, develop and conduct prevention and mitigation techniques addressing their own particular needs
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Scene may include, but is not limited to events such as:
Concerts
Exhibitions
Sporting events
Hazards are dangers or risks that may affect or influence ambulance care and may include, but are not limited to:
Lighting
Surfaces
Atmospheric conditions
Climatic conditions
Vehicles
Structures
Bystanders
Human judgement and influence
Emergency and allied services may include, but are not limited to:
Ambulance Command
Incident Control
Police
Fire
SES
Voluntary emergency personnel
Electricity and water service
Information may include:
How to participate
Publicity material
Contact information
Prevention and mitigation strategies
Community may include:
Local community
Business community including a range of ages and persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
People with a disability
Opportunities to promote may include:
Answering general enquiries
Presentations at community group gatherings
Special interest forums
Other organisation forums
Community events and festivals
Participating in conferences
Representing organisation on associations and committees
School visits
Special promotions may include:
Career promotions
Local shows
Marches and ceremonies
Organisation specific weeks and regular state/ national events
Shopping mall promotions
Appropriate person may include:
More senior personnel
Personnel with specific expertise
Community liaison officer
Other organisation
Bilingual
Response may include:
Referral
Provide action
Details of where to access further information
Prevention and mitigation techniques may include:
Dances
School/community group visitations/presentations
Open days
Specific cooperative arrangements with community groups
Business owners
Shopping centres/malls, etc
... and should focus on
Local community issues and the fostering of closer linkages/partnership with policy
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Scene may include, but is not limited to events such as:
Concerts
Exhibitions
Sporting events
Hazards are dangers or risks that may affect or influence ambulance care and may include, but are not limited to:
Lighting
Surfaces
Atmospheric conditions
Climatic conditions
Vehicles
Structures
Bystanders
Human judgement and influence
Emergency and allied services may include, but are not limited to:
Ambulance Command
Incident Control
Police
Fire
SES
Voluntary emergency personnel
Electricity and water service
Information may include:
How to participate
Publicity material
Contact information
Prevention and mitigation strategies
Community may include:
Local community
Business community including a range of ages and persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
People with a disability
Opportunities to promote may include:
Answering general enquiries
Presentations at community group gatherings
Special interest forums
Other organisation forums
Community events and festivals
Participating in conferences
Representing organisation on associations and committees
School visits
Special promotions may include:
Career promotions
Local shows
Marches and ceremonies
Organisation specific weeks and regular state/ national events
Shopping mall promotions
Appropriate person may include:
More senior personnel
Personnel with specific expertise
Community liaison officer
Other organisation
Bilingual
Response may include:
Referral
Provide action
Details of where to access further information
Prevention and mitigation techniques may include:
Dances
School/community group visitations/presentations
Open days
Specific cooperative arrangements with community groups
Business owners
Shopping centres/malls, etc
... and should focus on
Local community issues and the fostering of closer linkages/partnership with policy
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Evidence must include observation of performance in the workplace or in a simulated work situation
Where, for reasons of safety, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible.
Evidence must include demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance.
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
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 this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Evidence must include observation of performance in the workplace or in a simulated work situation
Where, for reasons of safety, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible.
Evidence must include demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance.
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9054 | HLTAMBSC401A | Manage routine scene and promote public safety | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA57 | HLTAMB011 | Manage a routine non-emergency scene | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J070 | HLT33112 | Certificate III in Basic Health Care | Qualification |
| J075 | HLT41012 | Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance) | Qualification |