Undertake technical rescue

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUASAR003B, 'Undertake technical rescue'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Undertake technical rescue' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for technical rescue

1.1 Equipment is checked and serviced to ensure it is ready for use

1.2 Operation and task information is obtained and analysed

1.3 Rescue equipment is selected based on incident information

1.4 Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to the nature of the rescue operation

2. Assess and manage technical rescue scene

2.1 Physical features of rescue scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources

2.2 Rescue scene is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment

2.3 Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained

2.4 Situational and environmental hazards are assessed, minimised and controlled

2.5 Specialist rescue resources are accessed based on the assessment of the incident

3. Manage casualties

3.1 Casualties are assessed and stabilised to minimise further injury or discomfort during rescue operations

3.2 Nature of injuries/entrapment is ascertained to develop an extrication plan

3.3 Support is provided to medical personnel assisting with the treatment of the entrapped person/s as required

4. Establish and maintain rescue scene safety

4.1 A safe working area is established and maintained to prevent injury to self and others

4.2 Hazards are monitored during the rescue operation to prevent injury to self or others

4.3 Scene management procedures are followed in accordance with team leader instructions and organisational procedures

4.4 The incident scene is prepared to facilitate the prompt and safe rescue of casualties

5. Carry out technical rescue operations

5.1 Liaise with primary response team and other relevant personnel

5.2 Additional technical equipment is employed to make incident scene safe

5.3 Access plans are determined with consultation team leader, medical staff and other technical specialists

5.4 Procedures are implemented to protect casualty/s from further injury or discomfort during access and removal

5.5 An access path is provided for the removal of casualty/s using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment

5.6 Casualty/s are rescued using appropriate techniques and equipment relevant to the incident/environment

6. Terminate specialist rescue operations

6.1 Incident scene is preserved for investigating officers

6.2 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational standards prior to leaving the scene

6.3 Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel

6.4 Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUASAR003B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA30701 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
  • PUA30601 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
  • HLT50407 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)
  • HLT60307 - Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)
  • HLT50412 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)