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Coordinate response to critical incidents

Coordinate response to critical incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS031
State Code
ODY81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to incidents of a critical nature that may impact on the operations of power generation plant or its' system, endanger human life or property or have an adverse impact on the environment.A critical incident refers to an event that may result in a high level of risk, directly or indirectly, to the core operations of a power generation facility. The levelof risk is determined using the facility's risk management processes as outlined in the Risk Management System.Competency in this unit requires the ability toidentify critical incident and consequences, establish contingency plan, establish communications,coordinate response to a critical incident and the documentation of the incident and response. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator with responsibility for coordinating critical incident responses and risk management, in a power generation facility. Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify critical incident and consequences
  • 1.1 Critical incidents and implications are identified and evaluated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.3 Secondary threats are identified and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Data is evaluated to determine probable causes, consequences and potential responses in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Establish contingency plan
  • 2.1 Contingency and emergency response plans are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Additional resources are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Alternate contingency plan strategies to cater for crisis variations are developed, in consultation with team members and in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Establish communications
  • 3.1 Communication links with external authorities for coordination of resources are established in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Communication with key stakeholders is established to disseminate information in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Team roles, both internal and external, are identified and conveyed to personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Coordinate response to critical incident
  • 4.1 Response is coordinated with allowance made for personnel and equipment limitations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Events and responses are prioritised with consideration given to the needs of stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Impact of secondary threats are identified and assessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Contingency plan is actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Additional resources are coordinated and directed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Critical incident power generation restoration strategies are monitored, evaluated and adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Document incident and response
  • 5.1 Critical incident equipment failure or problems are recorded and processed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Feedback from stakeholders and personnel debriefing comments are recorded and analysed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Critical incident reports and findings are generated and distributed to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Improvements to critical incident procedures are recommended to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Alternative contingency strategies are identified, analysed and recommendations are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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