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Communicate effectively to coordinate incident response procedures

Communicate effectively to coordinate incident response procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4109
State Code
AVJ10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively to coordinate incident response procedures in accordance with organisational procedures.It includes responding to the incident, coordinating incident responses, communicating effectively and completing follow-up actions.Work must be carried out in compliance with emergency management plans and workplace procedures about action to be taken in an emergency, incident, fire or accident.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Respond to reported incidents
  • 1.1 Details of incidents are identified, received, analysed, confirmed and prioritised
  • 1.2 Immediate coordination requirements are identified and actioned in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Coordinate incident response activities
  • 2.1 Control and/or coordination of incident response activities is assumed and all relevant personnel and other authorities are informed of this action
  • 2.2 Assistance to be provided to clients and operators is arranged within duty of care limitations and organisational requirements
  • 2.3 Assistance is provided to relevant authorities in accordance with organisational policies and legislative requirements
  • 2.4 Information is collected and passed on to relevant personnel/stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Convey complex information
  • 3.1 Complex information is conveyed clearly and accurately
  • 3.2 Recipient understanding of information is monitored and mode of communication is adjusted appropriately
  • 3.3 Interaction is monitored to ensure it is consistent with the urgency of the situation in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4 Communicate with relevant personnel
  • 4.1 Information is conveyed clearly and clarified when requested by other parties
  • 4.2 Requirements are communicated clearly and in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of authority
  • 4.3 Direction, advice and assistance is sought as required and is followed as appropriate to the situation
  • 4.4 Difficulties in communication are recognised and resolved using appropriate communication skills and techniques
  • 4.5 Roles and authority of relevant personnel involved in the situation are clarified and respected
5 Overcome barriers to communication
  • 5.1 Barriers to effective communication are identified by continuous monitoring of the situation
  • 5.2 Situational needs are identified, clarified and confirmed using appropriate communication skills and techniques
  • 5.3 Conflict and potential for conflict are dealt with in a manner that prevents escalation
6 Communicate as a team
  • 6.1 Handover/takeover is performed and full details are communicated to/received from other team members to ensure continuity of incident response
  • 6.2 Team member communications are acknowledged as received and understood
  • 6.3 Observations are verbalised to team members
  • 6.4 Inquiries are made of team members to clarify information required to provide continued incident response
7 Complete follow-up actions
  • 7.1 Details of incident are collected, recorded and managed in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 7.2 Contribution is made to debrief or follow-up actions or process and recommendations are prepared and submitted as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI817 TLIF4109A Communicate effectively to coordinate incident response procedures Unit of competency