REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills required at the completion of this unit

Required knowledge

Appropriate PPE and clothing

Concept of dynamic risk assessment

Emergency equipment operating characteristics limitations hazards precautions procedures and general care

General emergency priorities and strategies

Hazard analysis

Hazards and the precautions necessary during control activities

Survival rescue and recovery procedures

Tactics for safely handling emergencies involving dangerous goods

Organisational emergency procedures

Required skills

Access and use PPE and clothing safely and effectively under emergency conditions

Use communication skills during emergencies

Care for protective clothing and equipment

Restow response equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of

applying own responsibilities in line with company procedures

communicating understanding of own responsibility in control of various incidents until authorities arrive

clearly describing an incident

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Company procedures include:

Types of incidents include:

Personal safety measures include:

Key people and support agencies include:

Evidence to be preserved or recorded includes:

Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:

Documentation and records include: