- PUASAR004B - Undertake vertical rescue
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PUASAR004B
Undertake vertical rescue
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
This unit covers the competency to undertake vertical rescue operations as a member of a rescue team.
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Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s
PUASAR001B Participate in a rescue operation
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in establishment of safe systems to gain access to and recover casualties; extrication of casualty minimising further injury or discomfort while conducting rescue operation; and application of safe work practices Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Evidence to be collected in a range of simulated or actual vertical rescue environment Specific resources for assessment Assessment of this competency requires access to an appropriate training/venue for vertical rescue activities; organisation's vertical rescue equipment and personnel for team-based activities |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
check, service and maintain vertical rescue equipment disaster victim identification procedures escort stretchers in raising and lowering operations establish, maintain, monitor and use: abseil belay ascent descent and raising and lowering systems establish, monitor and maintain safe anchor systems infection control manage edge protection operate span line or Tyrolean safe and effective scene management procedures scene assessment and reporting treat and package casualties use personal protective and rescue equipment within its safe work limitations wearing appropriate personal protective and rescue equipment correctly work in a team working in a multi-service environment |
Required Knowledge |
braking strains casualty assessment and packaging emergency management and interagency arrangements equipment characteristics operational briefing and debriefing procedures organisation's procedures for operating vertical rescue equipment personal hygiene protocols reconnaissance techniques relevant legislation relevant OH&S principles and practices safety factors and safe working loads signs and symptoms of operational stress vertical rescue concepts and practices voice, whistle and other communication systems |
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Operation and task information may include | number and type of casualties location magnitude and type of incident access and egress routes weather conditions and forecasts potential hazards command, control and coordination arrangements other organisations |
Systems may include | lowering hauling high line or Tyrolean edge management |
Vertical rescue equipment may include | Rescue rope to AS41423 tapes slings pulleys edge protection karabiners ascending and descending devices anchors stretchers lighting and generator specialist communications equipment binoculars edge management devices |
Physical and environmental features may include | ground stability anchor points clearances tides/waves/surf movements exposed or hazardous electrical conductors moving machinery greasy or oily surfaces hot surfaces unstable structures exhaust or steam outlets air quality high winds cold rain swift water loud noises fuels and chemicals irrespirable atmospheres physical features such as slopes loose surfaces sheer face overhangs |
Vertical rescue environments may include | cliffs towers structures trees mines and caves and shafts |
Vertical rescue techniques will be determined by | the type of vertical rescue system adopted organisation's policy and procedures |
Scene management may include | establishing barriers and perimeter access controls management of bystanders and media establishing and monitoring safety zones media liaison crime scene preservation |
Operational documentation may include | organisational procedures and related legal requirements equipment running logs vehicle logs notes sketches |
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Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Operation and task information is obtained and analysed | |||
| Vertical rescue equipment is selected based on incident information and checked to ensure it is ready for use | |||
| Personal protective equipment for vertical rescue is selected | |||
| Scene reconnaissance is conducted and results are reported | |||
| Appropriate actions are taken to preserve incident scene | |||
| Physical and environmental features of scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources | |||
| Access is controlled and a safe and effective operational environment is maintained | |||
| Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained | |||
| Location and condition of casualty is determined | |||
| Rescue system is constructed according to the type of incident | |||
| Anchors are established and monitored | |||
| Equipment is prepared and techniques are used in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational procedures | |||
| Access is gained to casualties or trapped persons using organisationally approved techniques and equipment | |||
| Casualties or trapped persons are secured and prepared for removal in consultation with medical personnel | |||
| Casualties are removed using vertical rescue techniques and equipment whilst preventing further injury | |||
| Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational standards | |||
| Where identified, signs and symptoms of operational stress are recognised and reported | |||
| Operational debrief is conducted and documentation is completed to organisational standards |
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