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

UEPOPS527 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage first response team

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEPOPS527 - Manage first response team
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the operation of a first response team. It covers the development, implementation and review of the procedures for the operation of a first response team.A first response teamincludes trained personnel who prepare for and respond to an emergency incident that poses an immediate risk in a power generation facility such as that caused through natural disaster, fire, hazardous spills or other dangerous events. First response teams must comply with federal, state and local government laws and regulations for the management of emergency incidents.Competency in this unit requires the ability toplan for operation of first response team, manage operation of first response teamand report outcomes of the emergency response. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator with responsibility for risk management, 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 practiceThe 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
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: Plan for operation of first response team
  • Purpose of first response team is identified and clarified, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system
       
Element: Roles and responsibilities of external emergency services personnel are clarified and managed, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system
       
Element: First response team members are identified and assigned duties and responsibilities, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system
       
Element: Directions or advice is provided to emergency service personnel and first response team members after site inspection, in accordance with emergency response plan and Risk Management System
       
Element: Manage operation of first response team
  • Emergency incidents are investigated, assessed and evaluated to minimise hazards and control risks, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system
       
Element: Emergency incident investigation results and recommendations are documented and managed, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system procedures
       
Element: Guidance is provided to emergency services, in accordance with response plan and risk management system procedures
       
Element: First response team materials, equipment and resources required for to the emergency incidents are obtained and managed, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system procedures
       
Element: Debriefing is conducted and findings are responded to and managed, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system procedures
       
Element: Report outcomes of emergency response
  • Improvements to first response team emergency procedures are identified and managed with appropriate personnel, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system procedures
       
Element: Results of debriefing are reported, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system procedures
       
Element: Improvements to incident response procedures are implemented and managed, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Purpose of first response team is identified and clarified, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system 
 
 
 
Emergency incidents are investigated, assessed and evaluated to minimise hazards and control risks, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system 
 
 
 
 
Improvements to first response team emergency procedures are identified and managed with appropriate personnel, in accordance with emergency response plan and risk management system procedures 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

UEPOPS527 - Manage first response team
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