List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan rescue work | 1.1 Identify site hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor 1.2 Confirm emergency communication system is working 1.3 Confirm emergency services contact numbers are documented 1.4 Select, prepare and check first aid equipment and rescue kit 1.5 Position rescue and first aid equipment for easy access 1.6 Clarify own role in rescue situations 1.7 Confirm first aid, rescue personnel, equipment and rescue plan procedures with work team prior to undertaking work 1.8 Select and use personal protective equipment 1.9 Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand and whistle signals |
2. Assist in rescue procedure | 2.1 Attempt communication with casualty 2.2 Determine condition of casualty as accurately as possible 2.3 Call emergency services and electricity supply authority as required before assisting with rescue |
3. Assist in lowering EWP bucket to the ground | 3.1 Determine if the EWP is in contact or closer than ‘Safe Approach Distances’ with electrical wires and apparatus 3.2 Determine EWP is structurally stable 3.3 Maintain ‘Safe Approach Distances’ 3.4 Access EWP only if safe to do so 3.5 Access truck-based controls and lower bucket to ground if safe to do so |
4. Assist in rescue of climbing worker | 4.1 Determine if tree or climber is in contact or closer than ‘Safe Approach Distances’ with electrical wires and apparatus 4.2 Maintain communications with rescuer and casualty, work team and emergency personnel 4.3 Keep all ropes clear and free 4.4 Observe rescue route and provide feedback to rescuer 4.5 Assist with managing casualty as they approach ground |
5. Lower climber needing assistance | 5.1 Determine if tree or climber is in contact or closer than ‘Safe Approach Distances’ with electrical wires and apparatus 5.2 Inform climber of presence of electrical wires 5.3 Provide rescue equipment requested by the climber 5.4 Install or use existing high point as instructed 5.5 Inform climber of lowering procedure 5.6 Install or use existing friction device to raise and lower the climber as required to lower the climber to the ground |
6. Apply first aid on ground | 6.1 Apply necessary first aid once casualty is on ground until medical professionals arrive |
7. Complete rescue work | 7.1 Secure worksite and control entry until appropriate authorities inspect and release site Follow procedures for reporting accidents 7.2 Isolate equipment involved in accident for potential investigation and prevent re-use until checked 7.3 Remove all rescue equipment in a controlled manner 7.4 Clean and store rescue equipment 7.5 Clean and store personal protective equipment 7.6 Maintain records of aerial rescue in appropriate format |
The candidate must be observed assisting in a rescue from an EWP and participating in the rescue of a climber from the ground. The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence for and demonstrate:
identifying site hazards, assessing risks and reporting to supervisor
confirming emergency communication system is working
confirming emergency services contact numbers are documented
selecting and checking suitable safety equipment, rescue kit and personal protective equipment
positioning rescue and first aid equipment for easy access
clarifying own role in rescue situations
confirm first aid, rescue personnel, equipment and rescue plan procedures with work team prior to undertaking work
selecting and using personal protective equipment
communicating with work team during operations using voice, hand and whistle signals
attempting communication with casualty
determining condition of casualty as accurately as possible
calling emergency services and electricity supply authority as required before assisting with rescue
determining if the EWP is in contact or closer than ‘safe approach distances’ with electrical wires and apparatus
determining EWP is structurally stable
maintaining ‘safe approach distances’
accessing EWP only if safe to do so
accessing truck-based controls and lowering bucket to ground if safe to do so
determining if tree or climber is in contact or closer than ‘safe approach distances’ with electrical wires and apparatus
maintaining communications with rescuer and casualty, work team and emergency personnel
keeping all ropes clear and free
observing rescue route and provide feedback to rescuer
assisting with managing casualty as they approach ground
determining if tree or climber is in contact or closer than ‘safe approach distances’ with electrical wires and apparatus
informing climber of presence of electrical wires
providing rescue equipment requested by the climber
installing or use existing high point as instructed
informing climber of lowering procedure
installing or using existing friction device to raise and lower the climber as required to lowering the climber to the ground
applying necessary first aid once casualty is on ground until medical professionals arrive
securing worksite and control entry until appropriate authorities inspect and release site
follow procedures for reporting accidents
isolating equipment involved in accident for potential investigation and preventing re-use until checked
removing all rescue equipment in a controlled manner
cleaning and storing rescue equipment
cleaning and storing personal protective equipment
maintaining records of aerial rescue in appropriate format
use of industry-standard terminology.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
emergency procedures to assist in ground-based rescues of EWP and climbing workers
hazard identification methods
risk assessment systems
Safe Approach Distances
recognition of live electrical wires or apparatus
electrical wires and apparatus safety
first aid procedures
contents of a first aid kit
use of a first aid kit
emergency services communication systems
emergency services contact numbers
emergency plans
appropriate placement of rescue equipment
rescue kits
rescue personnel, equipment and rescue plan procedures
how to control risk to rescuer, victim and others
types of reporting required after rescue
personal protective equipment
how to deal with an emergency
lowering mechanisms for an aerial rescue
work health and safety records with regards to incident reporting.
Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.
Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.
The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:
equipment:
rescue kit
rescue dummy
high decibel whistle
rigging equipment
static and dynamic rope kit
harness
lowering and friction devices
personal protective equipment (PPE)
first aid and emergency kit
traffic management kit
signage – work zone
trees
materials:
hazard identification and risk control form
equipment and PPE check form
emergency preparation form
rescue assistance form
work communications form
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.
Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:
arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed
current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed