Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake technical rescue

Undertake technical rescue

Unit of competency
National Code
PUASAR003B
State Code
D3001
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the competency to undertake technical rescue operations as a member of a team.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for technical rescue
  • 1.1 Equipment is checked and serviced to ensure it is ready for use
  • 1.2 Operation and task information is obtained and analysed
  • 1.3 Rescue equipment is selected based on incident information
  • 1.4 Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to the nature of the rescue operation
2. Assess and manage technical rescue scene
  • 2.1 Physical features of rescue scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources
  • 2.2 Rescue scene is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment
  • 2.3 Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained
  • 2.4 Situational and environmental hazards are assessed, minimised and controlled
  • 2.5 Specialist rescue resources are accessed based on the assessment of the incident
3. Manage casualties
  • 3.1 Casualties are assessed and stabilised to minimise further injury or discomfort during rescue operations
  • 3.2 Nature of injuries/entrapment is ascertained to develop an extrication plan
  • 3.3 Support is provided to medical personnel assisting with the treatment of the entrapped person/s as required
4. Establish and maintain rescue scene safety
  • 4.1 A safe working area is established and maintained to prevent injury to self and others
  • 4.2 Hazards are monitored during the rescue operation to prevent injury to self or others
  • 4.3 Scene management procedures are followed in accordance with team leader instructions and organisational procedures
  • 4.4 The incident scene is prepared to facilitate the prompt and safe rescue of casualties
5. Carry out technical rescue operations
  • 5.1 Liaise with primary response team and other relevant personnel
  • 5.2 Additional technical equipment is employed to make incident scene safe
  • 5.3 Access plans are determined with consultation team leader, medical staff and other technical specialists
  • 5.4 Procedures are implemented to protect casualty/s from further injury or discomfort during access and removal
  • 5.5 An access path is provided for the removal of casualty/s using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment
  • 5.6 Casualty/s are rescued using appropriate techniques and equipment relevant to the incident/environment
6. Terminate specialist rescue operations
  • 6.1 Incident scene is preserved for investigating officers
  • 6.2 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational standards prior to leaving the scene
  • 6.3 Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
  • 6.4 Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Operation and task information may include
location
type and number of casualties
type and magnitude of incident
environmental and other hazards
other agencies responding
Rescue equipment may include
air operated equipment
low pressure air bags
excavating equipment
mobile cranes
heavy lifting hydraulic tools
support vehicles
pneumatic hydraulic mechanical electrical tools
firefighting equipment
patient protection equipment
hot cutting equipment
beacons, signs
lighting equipment
other specialist equipment as required
Personal protective equipment may include
protective clothing
helmets
ear protection
eye protection
infection protection
Hazards may include
electricity
gas
water and sewerage utilities
hazardous materials/dangerous substances
equipment power/drive systems
vehicle fuel systems
difficult terrain
adverse weather
mobile property
convergence
bio-hazards
electrical and mechanical moving machinery
dusts
Scene management procedures may include
control of bystanders and media
cordoning and screening scene
searches for missing occupants
access and egress
removal of hazards
consider preserving evidence
staging areas
positioning of vehicles
liaison with relevant technical personnel
Technical rescue incidents may include
heavy industrial equipment
shipping containers
industrial/construction incidents
industrial machinery entrapments
agricultural machinery
elevators/escalators
heavy plant and equipment
tower cranes
rail transport
heavy transport vehicles
Operational documentation may include
personnel attending/hazard exposure report
airs report
incident field notes
incident report
post operational report
EVIDENCE GUIDE



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Ability to extricate casualty/s; minimising further injury or discomfort while conducting rescue operation

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in a simulated rescue environment
Specific resources for assessment
Assessment may require resources to simulate a range of rescue incidents that may be encountered

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3936 PUASAR003A Undertake technical rescue Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D5531 PUASAR026A Undertake industrial and domestic rescue Unit of competency