This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the operations of a first response team. Coordinators will organise workplace emergency response procedures and communicate with external emergency agencies.

A first response teamprepares for and responds to emergency incidents that pose an immediate risk to a power generation facility. The operation of a first response team is to support emergency service agencies.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to coordinate a workplace emergency team, cooperate with other emergency services personnel, evaluate an emergency, respond to an emergencyand to report the outcomes of an emergency response. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, with coordination responsibilities, in a power generation facility.

Power generation plant operators are typically 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.

Note: Workplace practice

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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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
Nature, extent and cause of emergency is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Potential risks to personnel, equipment, environment and power generation production is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Notification of emergency is undertaken, in accordance with workplace procedures
Emergency evacuation procedures are followed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
Requirement for special expert assistance is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Emergency incident is evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures, to prevent repetition
Location of emergency is identified and most effective route is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures
Vehicles and buildings are secured and protected, in accordance with workplace procedures and emergency plan requirements
Potential sources of danger are isolated, and warning signs, signals and barriers are put in place, in accordance with workplace procedures
Emergency incident responses are applied, in accordance with emergency plan requirements and workplace procedures
Communication is established with key stakeholders and emergency services personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
Use of personal protective equipment during emergency incident is monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures
Technical advice to emergency service personnel is given, in accordance with workplace procedures
First response team purpose is identified and clarified with appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
Responsibilities of emergency services personnel are clarified to first response team members, in accordance with workplace procedures
Nature, extent and cause of emergency is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Vehicles and buildings are secured and protected, in accordance with workplace procedures and emergency plan requirements
Fire and emergency equipment is marked or positioned after use, in accordance with workplace procedures, to indicate servicing or replacing

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