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

PUASAR030 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake trench rescue

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASAR030 - Undertake trench rescue
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake trench rescues as member of a single organisation or multi-disciplinary team. It includes a range of trench rescue situations.The unit is applicable to personnel from the emergency services, volunteer organisations and/or organisations working in environments where the potential for trench collapse is prevalent.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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Search and Rescue
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: Stabilise trench
  • Trench collapse pattern and signs of further collapse are identified
  • Action to minimise further trench collapse is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Remove casualties
  • Casualties are released, treated and stabilised, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Released casualties are removed from scene using recognised techniques
  • Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Prepare for trench rescue operation
  • Operation and task information is obtained through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Shoring, propping up and excavating equipment is identified and prepared for use, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment and trench rescue equipment is selected, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Any further details on the nature of the rescue are received and analysed en route
       
Element: Potential hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members while on route
       
Element: Assess and manage trench rescue scene
  • Physical features of the trench rescue are assessed before deploying rescue resources and team members
       
Element: Hazards and environmental conditions are identified, monitored and controlled using risk mitigation processes
       
Element: Trench rescue scene is managed to control access and to maintain a safe operational environment
       
Element: Scene management procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained throughout the rescue operation
  • Trench collapse pattern and signs of further collapse are identified
       
Element: Action to minimise further trench collapse is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Locate and enter collapsed trench
  • Assessment of incident scene is undertaken to determine possible location of casualties
       
Element: Appropriate resources are used to assist in location of casualties
       
Element: Condition of casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained, where possible, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Appropriate excavation techniques are employed to gain access to casualties
       
Element: Located casualties are treated, in accordance with organisational procedures and in consultation with medical personnel
       
Element: Hygiene precautions are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Casualties are released, treated and stabilised, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Released casualties are removed from scene using recognised techniques
       
Element: Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Conclude rescue operations
  • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Decontamination procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Operational debriefing is participated in, in accordance organisational procedures
       
Element: Operational documentation including post incident report is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

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.

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.

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
Trench collapse pattern and signs of further collapse are identified 
Action to minimise further trench collapse is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Casualties are released, treated and stabilised, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Released casualties are removed from scene using recognised techniques 
Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Operation and task information is obtained through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
Physical features of the trench rescue are assessed before deploying rescue resources and team members 
 
 
 
Trench collapse pattern and signs of further collapse are identified 
 
Assessment of incident scene is undertaken to determine possible location of casualties 
 
 
 
 
Casualties are released, treated and stabilised, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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