Manage an emergency control organisation

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
PUAWER007B

State Code
D5578

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
17/08/2012

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

07/07/2014

Field of Education

080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

07/07/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the competency required to manage or to operate as part of the management of an emergency control organisation. This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Initiate a system of emergency response planning

1.1 Develop a workplace emergency plan, and ensure a system of emergency alerting is planned, specified, implemented and maintained according to the workplace emergency plan, needs, resources and relevant legislation.
1.2 A means of alerting people to the need for evacuation or other initial emergency response is provided in accordance with relevant legislation or appropriate standards.
1.3 Emergency risk management process is developed and implemented according to legislative requirements and relevant standards.
1.4 Emergency control organisation is established and trained to meet organisational needs and resources and the workplace emergency plan.
1.5 Resources required to support the effective operation of the emergency control organisation are identified and allocated.

2. Ensure emergency control organisation is in place

2.1 Possible emergencies are identified and defined and plans are developed to deal with them.
2.2 Building plans are analysed for initial emergency response issues.
2.3 Emergency response procedures are based on emergencies identified in the hazard analysis.

3. Provide for initiation and control of initial emergency response

3.1 Procedures for initiating and controlling the initial emergency response are developed, implemented and communicated according to workplace emergency procedures.
3.2 Suitable arrangements are established for the evacuation of people who need assistance.
3.3 Plans provide for assets to be secured where safe to do so.
3.4 Plans provide for restricted access to the evacuated area.
3.5 Evacuation exercises are conducted to validate and amend the procedures as required.
3.6 A system to account for all people during emergencies is developed and implemented.

4. Provide for post initial response activities

4.1 Priorities for evacuation and post initial response activities are put in place.
4.2 Need for post initial response activities is considered and discussed with emergency services.
4.3 Possible post initial response activities and procedures are documented in workplace emergency procedures.
4.4 Workplace emergency procedures provide for initial emergency response activities being completed before post initial response activities are undertaken.
4.5 Workplace emergency procedures provide for recovery activities to be identified and developed, and their implementation to be facilitated.

5. Plan and implement emergency control organisation training

5.1 Training needs are identified and documented.
5.2 Relevant training is developed, implemented and regularly reviewed according to workplace emergency plan, legislative requirements and relevant standards.
5.3 Training covers topics identified in the needs analysis before a person is assigned emergency duties, when those duties are changed, or when a significant change occurs to the risk of emergencies at the workplace.
5.4 Sufficient relevant refresher training, drills and exercises are conducted so that competencies needed by the workplace emergency initial response team are maintained.
5.5 Resources required for training are identified and provided.
5.6 Training provided reflects the needs of the workplace, the individuals and statutory requirements.
5.7 Qualified and experienced people are used to provide training.
5.8 Feedback on training is sought and used to improve future training.

6. Provide advice and support for people in the post response and recovery phase

6.1 Provision is made for minimising adverse consequences to people involved, the environment and the organisation.
6.2 A process is provided for debriefing to be undertaken according to workplace procedures.
6.3 A process is provided for external support services to be accessed as necessary.
6.4 Provision is made for liaison with the media to be undertaken according to organisation procedures.
6.5 Provision is made for appropriate reports to be completed and processed according to organisation procedures.

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Initial emergency response may include:
to evacuate
not to evacuate
to partially evacuate
advice or requests for emergency services
alternative evacuation
lateral evacuation
any guidance from emergency response team
designated assembly area
evacuation routes and destination
not to re-enter the evacuated area until directed by emergency personnel
shelter in place/lockdown
relocating or providing welfare services for evacuated persons
restricting entry to danger areas
searching floors or areas
supplying emergency equipment
use of response equipment
People who need assistance may include:
babies and children
people with a mobility, intellectual, visual, auditory or sensory impairment, either temporary or permanent, who require assistance during an emergency response
people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
people who are injured
people who are not able to comprehend the instructions given
pregnant women
the elderly
Assets may include:
equipment
information
livestock
machinery
material
plant
Post initial response activities may include:
advice or requests for emergency services
assisting with recovery activities
assisting with authorised restoration of normal activity
participating in debriefing
providing advice
requests for emergency services or specialist response team
relocating or providing welfare services for evacuated persons
restricting entry to danger areas
searching floors or areas
security
supplying emergency equipment
External support services may include:
community services
counselling services
unions

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to plan and prepare for the range of possible emergencies as identified by the hazard analysis.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace
hazard analyses
emergency planning committee

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAZ16	PUAFER007	Manage an emergency control organisation	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J323	PSP60112	Advanced Diploma of Government	Qualification
C770	PSP60104	Advanced Diploma of Government	Qualification