Elements and Performance Criteria

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Hazards may include:
environmental
electrical
hazardous substances
Hazards inherent to open-cut mining methods and equipment may include:
electrical
mechanical
magnitude / size of equipment
heights / depths
wall collapse
engulfment
traffic movements
water
weather conditions
chemicals
night conditions
bulk fuel storage and transportation
unsafe working practices
topography
explosives
Situations may include:
heights
depths
plant and equipment entrapment
environment
light vehicles
heavy vehicles
Communications may include:
First Aid reports
2-way radio
phone
mobile phone
fax
e-mail
TRIAGE principles and practices used must be:
as recommended by recognised authorities such as St John
Access equipment may include:
hydraulic rescue equipment
pneumatic lifting equipment
crowbars
hand tools
hacksaws
abrasive saws
thermal cutting equipment
tirfor
oxygen therapy / resuscitation equipment
Equipment use may include:
pre-use checks / tests
operation use checks / tests
post-use checks /tests
Accredited Rescue Services are all agencies associated with the State Rescue Board including:
Police Rescue
Ambulance Rescue
Fire Brigade
Bush Fire Council
Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA)
State Emergency Services (SES)
Primary and secondary assessment is:
an overall assessment and treatment of injuries to a person and further assessment and treatment after monitoring
Life support requirements include, but are not limited to:
airway management
haemorrhage control
stabilisation of injuries
Vital signs include, but are not limited to:
respiration
pulse
blood pressure
conscious level
Recording is:
carried out to statutory and mine-specific guidelines and formats
Returning equipment to operational readiness may include:
inspection
cleaning/sterilisation
repair
replacement
re-fill to manufacturer and suppliers recommendations

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for assessment and implementation of life support systems and the stabilising of casualties
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient assessing and implementing of life support systems and stabilising casualties
working with others to assess and implement life support systems, stabilise casualties and meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely assessing and implementing of life support systems and stabilising casualties that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to assess and implement life support systems and stabilise casualties
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.