- PUAWER008B - Confine small workplace emergencies
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PUAWER008B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Confine small workplace emergencies
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PUAWER008B - Confine small workplace emergencies |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required to confine small workplace emergencies.Small workplace emergencies may include such incidents as a small fire that can be controlled using a nearby fire extinguisher; or a chemical spill that can be controlled using workplace personal protective clothing and equipment, and a small spill kit; or a workplace vehicle accident where there is no significant injury or damage.All aspects of the unit must be undertaken in line with legislative requirements, workplace policies and procedures, and accepted safe practices.This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.This unit does not cover the competency required for first aid; there are other units that cover first aid competence such as PUAEME001B Provide emergency care.. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts.This unit places responsibility on individual employees in the workplace to identify, assess and safely confine workplace emergency situations. This requirement is consistent with the legislative obligations of employees as prescribed in OHS legislation. The unit may also be used for planning for future operations in the workplace.The knowledge and skills gained through the completion of this unit may be applied by all employees across all industries. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for emergency situations |
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Element: Identify and assess the emergency |
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Element: Safely confine emergencies where possible |
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Element: Use initial response equipment |
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Element: Report workplace emergency response |
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Evidence Required
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to correctly identify the type of emergency that has occurred; to identify and take action to avoid or control any associated hazards; to use initial response equipment and techniques to safely and effectively control or contain the emergency. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace using initial response equipment. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in a simulated environment under conditions that safely replicate workplace emergency situations. Specific resources for assessment Access to scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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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 |
communicate in an effective manner give and follow instructions implement workplace procedures re-stow initial response equipment risk management use initial response equipment manage a small workplace emergency |
Required Knowledge |
actions to be followed when initial response action is not safe appropriate initial response equipment facilities that may be used to confine emergencies hazards involved with initial response action implications of the incorrect use of equipment limitations of initial response equipment limitations of use of emergency control equipment or facilities methods of extinguishment safe use of initial response equipment situations that must not be responded to because of the risk types of emergencies workplace procedures |
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. | |
Emergency resources may include: | personal access bar codes/swipe cards barricades communication systems fire protection equipment first-aid kits mechanical ventilation and air handling equipment personal protective equipment spill control kits surveillance equipment warning signs |
Initial response action may include: | activation of response team activation of suppression systems alerting others containing the emergency evacuating the area removing people from danger removing the emergency rendering basic aid as required shut down procedures use of containment systems use of portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets or hose reels |
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 |
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Possible workplace emergency situations and appropriate responses, within the range of current skills and relevant workplace emergency procedures, are identified | |||
Relevant emergency resources are identified and their location is ascertained in the work area | |||
Any problems with the serviceability of the emergency resources are identified and reported to relevant people in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
Emergency situation or potential emergency situation and risks are identified and the likely effectiveness of initial response action is considered | |||
Advice in relation to emergency situation is sought according to workplace emergency procedures | |||
Where initial response actions are considered unsafe or inappropriate, action is taken according to workplace emergency procedures | |||
Emergencies are confined to the immediate area according to workplace emergency procedures | |||
Emergency resources are used within the individual's limitations imposed by current skills, relevant workplace procedures and relevant legislative requirements | |||
Emergency resources used to confine emergency situation are used in a manner that will promote and enhance safe work conditions | |||
Initial response equipment is checked to ensure its serviceability prior to use | |||
Appropriate equipment is selected for use in emergency situations | |||
Initial response equipment is used according to accepted safe practices and training | |||
Use of equipment is coordinated with other emergency actions | |||
Emergency situation response is documented and reported in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
Use of initial response equipment is documented and reported according to workplace procedures | |||
Initial response equipment is marked or positioned after use and reported to relevant personnel or authority to indicate if it requires servicing or replacing |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
PUAWER008B - Confine small workplace emergencies
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