Unit of competency Outline

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Respond to rescue incidents

Respond to rescue incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK304A
State Code
D7311
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers responding to emergency and rescue incidents and defines required to: investigate the circumstances and logistics for the emergency; carry out preparation and move to the rescue site; assess the situation and establish communication with additional or specialist help; carry out the required rescue or response to emergency; implement post incident responses.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for response
  • 1.1. Equipment checked to ensure availability and serviceability.
  • 1.2. Task and operational instructions are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 1.3. Location details of incident is obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures.
2. Respond to incident
  • 2.1. Travel to incident location is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner.
  • 2.2. Communication with base station and other personnel is maintained at all times in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 2.3. On site search activities are carried out as necessary in accordance with enterprise procedures and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
3. Rescue is effected
  • 3.1. Incident scene is assessed and monitored for hazards and appropriateness of planned procedures.
  • 3.2. Planned procedures are modified where necessary in response to local circumstances in accordance with enterprise procedures, safety and OHS requirements.
  • 3.3. Support to other rescue services is provided as appropriate in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 3.4. Access to casualties is gained safely in accordance with enterprise procedures and OHS requirements.
  • 3.5. Protective equipment and clothing is used as appropriate in accordance with enterprise procedures, manufacturer's guidelines and OHS requirements.
  • 3.6. Equipment is operated safely and appropriately in accordance with enterprise procedures, manufacturer's guidelines and OHS requirements.
  • 3.7. Progress of rescue is communicated in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 3.8. Casualties are treated, monitored and moved to safety in accordance with first aid and OHS procedures.
4. Implement post incident responses
  • 4.1. Equipment recovered, cleaned and serviced in accordance with enterprise procedures, manufacturer's guidelines and OHS requirements.
  • 4.2. Documentation is completed in accordance with enterprise requirements.
  • 4.3. Incidents are reported in accordance with enterprise procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Rescue incidents may include:
fires
drowning
accidents
vehicle
boating
accidents
exposure to hazardous materials
injury
damage to equipment
environment
significant sites
stranding
exposure
lost persons
vehicle, boating and aircraft accidents.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
investigate the circumstances and logistics for the emergency
carry out preparation and move to the rescue site
assess the situation and establish communication with additional or specialist help
carry out the required rescue or response to emergency
implement post incident responses.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2623 RTD3703A Respond to rescue incidents Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM92 AHCWRK304 Respond to rescue incidents Unit of competency