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.
Physical hazards may include:
workplace hazards
environmental hazards
proximity of other people
hazards associated with the casualty management processes
Risks may include:
worksite equipment, machinery and substances
environmental risks
bodily fluids
risk of further injury to the casualty
risks associated with the proximity of other workers and bystanders
Vital signs may include:
breathing
circulation
consciousness
First Aid management may need to account for:
workplace policies and procedures
industry/site specific regulations, codes etc.
OHS requirements
state and territory workplace health and safety requirements
allergies the casualty may have
location and nature of the workplace
environmental conditions such as: electricity, biological risks, weather, motor vehicle accidents
location of emergency services personnel
use and availability of First Ad equipment and resources
infection control
Initial response First Aid may include:
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
expired air resuscitation
bleeding control
basic patient management
spinal injury awareness
immediate burns treatment
unconscious casualty procedure
identification of fractures
sprains
strains
the treatment of shock
Resources and equipment may include:
pressure bandages
thermometers
First Aid kit
eyewash
thermal blankets
pocket face masks
rubber gloves
dressing
spacer device
cervical collars
Communication media and equipment may include:
mobile phone
UHF/VHF radio
flags
flares
2-way radio
email
electronic equipment
Casualty's condition may include:
abdominal injuries
allergic reactions
bleeding
burns - thermal, chemical, friction, electrical
cardiac conditions
chemical contamination
cold injuries
crush injuries
dislocations
drowning
envenom - snake, spider, insect and marine bites
environmental conditions such as hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke
eye injuries
fractures
head injuries
minor skin injuries
neck and spinal injuries
needle-stick injuries
poisoning and toxic substances
asthma and/or choking
shock
smoke inhalation
soft tissue injuries, including sprains, strains, dislocations
substance abuse, including drugs
unconsciousness, including not breathing and no pulse
Established First Aid principles may include:
checking the site for danger to self, casualty and others and minimising the danger
checking and maintaining the casualty's airway, breathing and circulation

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 the application of initial response First Aid
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of initial response First Aid
working with others to undertake and complete the initial response First Aid that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely application of initial response First Aid 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 undertake and complete initial response First Aid
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.