This unit covers the process of recognising and responding to emergencies and implementing a range of life support measures across a broad spectrum of situations/incidents. It requires the ability to accurately evaluate the emergency, avoid/control escalation of the emergency, efficiently implement a plan of action, and render first aid care. Responding to emergencies requires knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations, the emergency network,
and first aid casuality principles.
This unit is equivalent to RTC3701A Respond to emergencies. However, it includes an additional element, Apply essential first aid techniques to horses prior to veterinary assessment and treatment.
This unit forms part of the requirements of the trade qualification for farriery.