Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PMAWHS221 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain first aid resources and records

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMAWHS221 - Maintain first aid resources and records
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain first aid resources and related records.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to check availability and condition of supplies and equipment, obtain resources, clean equipment, dispose of waste, store resources and manage related records. Depending on the workplace organisational structure the person might be responsible for ordering and purchasing equipment/resources or might obtain resources once they have been purchased. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members.This unit of competency applies in a plant, remote facility or similar where there are first aid stations that require monitoring and re-supply.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work health and safety
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maintain resources
  • Ensure and secure availability of adequate and relevant resources in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Identify and obtain non-consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies
  • Identify and obtain consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies
  • Check stock, and regularly carry out inspection of equipment, for condition and currency
  • Recover and clean equipment and dispose of waste safely according to legislative and site procedures
  • Maintain resources in operational readiness in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Store resources in correct manner to ensure their future operation and serviceability
       
Element: Record and manage records
  • Complete relevant forms, as required, according to legislation and site procedures
  • Store forms in accordance with legislative and site procedures
  • Send relevant forms to appropriate bodies, file records appropriately, and undertake security of records according to workplace and legislative requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Maintain resources

1.1

Ensure and secure availability of adequate and relevant resources in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Identify and obtain non-consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies

1.3

Identify and obtain consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies

1.4

Check stock, and regularly carry out inspection of equipment, for condition and currency

1.5

Recover and clean equipment and dispose of waste safely according to legislative and site procedures

1.6

Maintain resources in operational readiness in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Store resources in correct manner to ensure their future operation and serviceability

2

Record and manage records

2.1

Complete relevant forms, as required, according to legislation and site procedures

2.2

Store forms in accordance with legislative and site procedures

2.3

Send relevant forms to appropriate bodies, file records appropriately, and undertake security of records according to workplace and legislative requirements

2.4

Maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

identify types and quantities of resource needs

check stock and ensure adequate supplies of consumable and non-consumable resources are available in serviceable condition

inspect condition and currency of resources and take action to ensure serviceability

clean equipment, dispose of waste and store resources according to procedures

complete forms and records and process according to procedures

read and interpret product specifications, procedures, material labels and safety information.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

types of first aid consumables and non-consumables and any specifications for storage, cleaning and maintaining serviceability

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment

hierarchy of controls

types and application of cleaning agents

types of waste generated and disposal methods

access to and relevance of safety data sheets (SDSs).

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Maintain resources

1.1

Ensure and secure availability of adequate and relevant resources in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Identify and obtain non-consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies

1.3

Identify and obtain consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies

1.4

Check stock, and regularly carry out inspection of equipment, for condition and currency

1.5

Recover and clean equipment and dispose of waste safely according to legislative and site procedures

1.6

Maintain resources in operational readiness in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Store resources in correct manner to ensure their future operation and serviceability

2

Record and manage records

2.1

Complete relevant forms, as required, according to legislation and site procedures

2.2

Store forms in accordance with legislative and site procedures

2.3

Send relevant forms to appropriate bodies, file records appropriately, and undertake security of records according to workplace and legislative requirements

2.4

Maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:

directives and/or guidelines from:

Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC)

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Australian Standards

Worksafe Australia

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

First aid resources

First aid resources include:

non-consumables, including one or more of the following:

machines

books

reference materials

safety data sheet (SDS) resources, including Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act

legislative regulations

stretchers

communication systems

relevant texts

equipment

consumables, including one or more of the following:

first aid kits (bandages, tape, scissors, splinter removers, antiseptic, eye management, disinfectants, and emergency numbers and contacts)

dressings

ointments

cold packs

analgesics

splints

sharps disposal

biohazardous waste

medical grade oxygen

bandages

medication

personal protection equipment

eye wash

disinfectants

broncho-dialators

cervical collars

Forms

Relevant forms include one or more of the following:

incident/injury forms

casualty history forms

disease notification

Workcover forms

medication registers

workers' compensation

day book

pre-participation records (sport)

medical histories

management records

stock records

infection control records

training records

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Ensure and secure availability of adequate and relevant resources in accordance with workplace procedures 
Identify and obtain non-consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies 
Identify and obtain consumables required by workplace to maintain adequate readiness of supplies 
Check stock, and regularly carry out inspection of equipment, for condition and currency 
Recover and clean equipment and dispose of waste safely according to legislative and site procedures 
Maintain resources in operational readiness in accordance with workplace procedures 
Store resources in correct manner to ensure their future operation and serviceability 
Complete relevant forms, as required, according to legislation and site procedures 
Store forms in accordance with legislative and site procedures 
Send relevant forms to appropriate bodies, file records appropriately, and undertake security of records according to workplace and legislative requirements 
Maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PMAWHS221 - Maintain first aid resources and records
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

PMAWHS221 - Maintain first aid resources and records

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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