Unit of competency Outline
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Lead an emergency control organisation
Lead an emergency control organisation
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAWER006B
PUAWER006B
State Code
D5577
D5577
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/05/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
12/05/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency required to make decisions about people's safety during a workplace emergency and to give instructions on the priority order for responding to the emergency incident area.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. Prepare for workplace emergencies
- 1.1 Possible emergency situations in the workplace are identified.
- 1.2 Information on possible development and characteristics of typical emergency situations is gathered, assessed, analysed and applied according to workplace emergency plan.
- 1.3 Emergency actions for typical workplace emergency situations and emergency developments are identified according to the workplace emergency plan.
2. Apply command, control and coordinate aspects of workplace emergency procedures
- 2.1 Initial emergency response is initiated according to workplace emergency procedures.
- 2.2 Initial emergency response is subsequently controlled and coordinated according to incident type and workplace emergency procedures.
- 2.3 Suitable arrangements are made for the safety of people.
- 2.4 Welfare of evacuated people is arranged according to workplace emergency procedures.
- 2.5 Emergency response priority activities are completed before post initial response activities.
- 2.6 Assets are secured where safe to do so.
- 2.7 Post initial response activities are assessed and initiated in consultation with emergency services.
- 2.8 Initial recovery activities are coordinated according to the workplace emergency management plan.
3. Control the response to emergency reports, signals and warnings
- 3.1 Emergency reports, signals and warnings are correctly identified or initiated.
- 3.2 Action is taken to ensure emergency stations are attended and operated according to workplace emergency procedures and relevant standards.
- 3.3 Emergency situations are assessed and appropriate action is taken according to workplace emergency procedures.
- 3.4 Emergency response actions are controlled according to workplace emergency procedures.
4. Coordinate reports and results of initial emergency response
- 4.1 Reports of areas affected by the incident are received or sought.
- 4.2 Accounting for evacuated people is coordinated according to workplace emergency procedures.
- 4.3 Results and reports of the initial emergency response are analysed according to workplace emergency procedures.
5. Conclude incident
- 5.1 Action is taken to ensure 'all clear' is advised to appropriate people.
- 5.2 Required information for debriefing is provided in a timely manner.
- 5.3 Critical incident stress management is organised as appropriate.
- 5.4 Reporting is undertaken in accordance with workplace 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
Welfare may include:
arranging medical or first aid assistance where required
arranging transport
collecting personal or critical items when safe to do so
liaising with counselling services
relocating evacuated persons to other areas
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
checking the welfare of evacuees
Assets may include:
equipment
information
livestock
machinery
material
plant
Emergency reports, signals and warnings may include:
audible/visual alarms
audible or vibrating pagers
coded or uncoded public address announcements
e-mail
screen alerts
stench alarms
verbal alert
Emergency stations may include:
assembly or marshalling points
designated telephone or intercom
designated muster points
emergency control point
master emergency control point
warden’s inter-communication point (WIP) phones
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
Welfare may include:
arranging medical or first aid assistance where required
arranging transport
collecting personal or critical items when safe to do so
liaising with counselling services
relocating evacuated persons to other areas
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
checking the welfare of evacuees
Assets may include:
equipment
information
livestock
machinery
material
plant
Emergency reports, signals and warnings may include:
audible/visual alarms
audible or vibrating pagers
coded or uncoded public address announcements
screen alerts
stench alarms
verbal alert
Emergency stations may include:
assembly or marshalling points
designated telephone or intercom
designated muster points
emergency control point
master emergency control point
warden’s inter-communication point (WIP) phones
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to respond to emergency reports, signals and warnings properly; to give clear directions under emergency conditions; to make decisions appropriate to the situation; to keep others appropriately informed; to respond in accordance with the workplace emergency procedures; to take on a leadership role consistent with the emergency control organisation; and to operate in accordance with the command, control and coordinate framework of the emergency control organisation structures.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated controlling an emergency response or a simulated emergency response.
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 to scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace.
Assessment must confirm the ability to respond to emergency reports, signals and warnings properly; to give clear directions under emergency conditions; to make decisions appropriate to the situation; to keep others appropriately informed; to respond in accordance with the workplace emergency procedures; to take on a leadership role consistent with the emergency control organisation; and to operate in accordance with the command, control and coordinate framework of the emergency control organisation structures.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated controlling an emergency response or a simulated emergency response.
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 to scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAZ09 | PUAFER006 | Lead an emergency control organisation | Unit of competency |
