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Lead rescue team

Lead rescue team

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR403D
State Code
WH283
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to lead a rescue team in Metalliferous Mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for rescue operation
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply leading rescue team documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5 Obtain, clarify and confirm information about the rescue operation
  • 1.6 Evaluate personal fitness for leading rescue team
  • 1.7 Obtain mine plan, determine route, and alternate route of travel, and mark on mine plan
  • 1.8 Develop/agree with Incident Control, the strategy search patterns and contingency plans for the rescue operation
  • 1.9 Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
  • 1.10Assess team members’ competence for the rescue situation and task requirements and constitute the team
  • 1.11Allocate team roles to best utilise individual team member competence
  • 1.12Identify, obtain, test and allocate rescue and safety equipment and materials
  • 1.13Determine and ensure availability of any ancillary equipment required with Incident Control and/or mining personnel
2. Brief rescue team members
  • 2.1 Provide, clarify and confirm rescue information to team members on their roles, tasks and responsibilities
  • 2.2 Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols
  • 2.3 Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control
  • 2.4 Process written records and reports
3. Report to and liaise with Incident Control
  • 3.1 Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols
  • 3.2 Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control
  • 3.3 Receive and follow operational advice from Incident Control
  • 3.4 Relay information on rescue team operations to Incident Control
  • 3.5 Process written records and reports
4. Lead and monitor rescue team
  • 4.1 Apply recommended systems/procedures for entering hazardous or irrespirable atmospheres and situations
  • 4.2 Continually assess environment, risks and hazards associated with the rescue team, implement changes and ensure all work activity is carried out within the ability of the team
  • 4.3 Continuously assess hazards and implement controls to minimise risk
  • 4.4 Monitor the physical and emotional condition of the rescue team and take appropriate action to address any concerns
  • 4.5 Provide information to team members about changes which can affect the operations or safety
  • 4.6 Ensure team adheres to team rescue procedures and standard rescue guidelines
  • 4.7 Implement coaching processes within the team, identify and provide further assistance
5. Complete team operation
  • 5.1 Provide verbal report to Incident Control, advise of status of operation and significant variations to expected conditions
  • 5.2 Formally de-brief team, obtain and collate written incident and procedural information
  • 5.3 Provide comprehensive oral and written reports on team’s deployment and consequential outcomes to Incident Control
  • 5.4 Report on significant physical or emotional condition of team members
  • 5.5 Offer team members critical incident stress debriefing and counselling in an appropriate environment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB598 RIIERR403A Lead rescue team Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM78 RIIERR403E Lead rescue teams Unit of competency