Unit of competency Outline

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Lead rescue teams

Lead rescue teams

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR403E
State Code
OBM78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/09/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead rescue teams and plan, coordinate and monitor rescue operations in resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those who work in supervisory roles. They are generally responsible for the outcomes of others, contribute to the development of solutions to nonroutine problems, and apply management plans in the workplace.No licensing, legislative 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
  • 1.2 Obtain, interpret 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 rescue operation
  • 1.6 Evaluate personal fitness for leading rescue team
  • 1.7 Obtain site plan, determine route, and alternate route of travel, and mark on site plan
  • 1.8 Establish Incident Control, strategy search patterns and contingency plans for rescue operation
  • 1.9 Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to work activity
  • 1.10 Assess team members’ competence for rescue situation and task requirements and allocate team roles
  • 1.11 Identify, obtain, test and allocate rescue and safety equipment and materials
  • 1.12 Determine and confirm availability of required ancillary equipment with Incident Control and/or required personnel
2. Brief rescue team members and required personnel
  • 2.1 Convey rescue information to team members and confirm roles, tasks and responsibilities
  • 2.2 Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control or required personnel
  • 2.4 Receive and follow operational advice from Incident Control or required personnel
  • 2.5 Relay information on rescue team operations to Incident Control
  • 2.6 Process required written records and reports according to workplace policies and procedures
3. Lead and monitor rescue team
  • 3.1 Apply recommended systems/procedures for entering hazardous or irrespirable atmospheres and situations
  • 3.2 Assess environment, risks and hazards associated continually with the rescue team and implement controls
  • 3.3 Monitor the physical and emotional condition of the rescue team and take appropriate action to address any concerns
  • 3.4 Convey information to team members about changes which can affect the operations or safety
  • 3.5 Ensure team adheres to team rescue procedures and required rescue guidelines
  • 3.6 Implement coaching processes within team and provide further assistance where required
4. Complete team operation
  • 4.1 Advise status of operation to required personnel, including significant variations to expected conditions
  • 4.2 Formally de-brief team and collate written incident and procedural information
  • 4.3 Provide comprehensive oral and written reports on team’s deployment and consequential outcomes to Incident Control or required personnel
  • 4.4 Report on significant physical or emotional condition of team members according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.5 Offer team members critical incident stress debriefing and counselling in an appropriate environment
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State Code National Code Title Type
WH283 RIIERR403D Lead rescue team Unit of competency