Assessor Resource

PMAOMIR301B
Undertake initial rescue

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


In a typical scenario, a person undertaking a task in a workplace may witness an incident involving a co-worker, or may be alerted to a difficulty involving a co-worker. In these few initial critical minutes before other help arrives, the actions of the person may have a significant effect on the wellbeing of their co-worker.

At no time however should the person take any action which is likely to cause them to be equally placed at risk.

Key aspects of the competence include:

making the correct decisions concerning the initial actions to be taken

taking the correct actions in the right sequence

utilising all the available recourses

obtaining the necessary assistance

The person may:

evaluate the situation before taking any action

use appropriate methods to assist the person to be rescued

raise the alarm and alert others

use the correct equipment in effecting the rescue

This person may be operating under a permit to work but would immediately contact other members of the team, other teams, management and possibly external emergency services as the circumstances and procedures allow.

Note: This competency does not cover the requirements to undertake comprehensive vertical, technical or confined space rescue, each of which may require the possession of:

PUASAR004A Undertake vertical rescue

PUASAR003A Undertake technical rescue

PUASAR005A Undertake confined space rescue

as described in the Public Safety Training Package PUA00.

This unit of competence applies to a person who is required to effect an initial rescue arising from an incident on or off-shore. It could apply to any person operating as a team member in a facility and may involve a confined space. This person might typically respond to an incident team leader once the incident is declared.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

MSAPMOHS216A

Operate breathing apparatus

MSAPMPER205B

Enter confined space

MSAPMOHS220A

Provide initial First Aid response

MSAPMOHS217A

Gas test atmospheres

MSAPMPER200B

Work in accordance with an issued permit


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment for this unit of competency will be by way of simulation or observation under incident conditions. The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency. Assessment will occur over a range of situations which can include a variety of incident circumstances.

Simulations must, as closely as possible, approximate actual incident conditions and should be based on the actual facility. Assessments should include walk-throughs of the relevant competency components and may include the use of case studies/scenarios and role plays.

This unit of competency requires a significant body of knowledge which will be assessed through questioning and the use of 'what-if' scenarios both in the facility (during demonstration of normal operations and walk-throughs of abnormal operations) and off the site.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate responsive action. The emphasis should be on the ability to deal effectively with the incident or to contribute effectively to the recovery from the incident.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

incident responses are in accordance with prescribed company procedures

correct incident response equipment (where required) is used appropriately

the safety and/or successful recovery of the individual and others affected by the incident response is afforded priority in the actions taken

actions taken do not inhibit incident response effectiveness or further contribute to the incident

appropriate documentation including reports, journal entries, logs and/or clearances are completed in accordance with procedures

These assessment activities should include a range of problems, including new, unusual and improbable situations which may have been generated from past workplace incident history, incidents in similar workplaces around the world, hazard analysis activities and/or similar sources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require (1) access to an accurately simulated environment in the absence of an on-site incident environment, or (2) a suitable method of gathering evidence of responding ability over a range of situations. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what-ifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions.

Method of assessment

In all environments it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with other relevant units.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

Competence includes the ability to isolate the causes of problems within the incident response system and to be able to distinguish between causes of problems indicated by:

inability to call for assistance at the incident scene

non-functional or non-responding safety equipment

non-functional or non-responding rescue equipment.

Required knowledge

The knowledge referred to in the Evidence Guide for this unit includes:

essential First Aid practices

safe working practices related to the type of plant and equipment being worked on

essential rescue principles and techniques

basic rescue equipment types and uses

obligations and implications of the organisation's work permit system

PPE and special purpose safety devices such as safety harnesses required for the task being undertaken

emergency communications systems, their location and operation.

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, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Codes of practice/ standards

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

Context

This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and workplace activity which forms part of the incident response system.

For your work environment this may include (select relevant items):

atmosphere testing equipment

ladders

lifting tackle

slings and harnesses

tripods

stretchers

other equipment integral to the rescue operation.

Typical problems for your facility may include:

unsafe working conditions

faulty or defective equipment

lack of appropriate safety equipment on hand

inappropriate work procedures

lack of attention.

Health, safety and environment (HSE)

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment requirements, which may be imposed through State or Federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between Performance Criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Check the surroundings for signs of any hazards 
Ascertain the condition of the person by visual and auditory means 
Check that the person is wearing any prescribed PPE or harnesses 
Test the atmosphere for safe, breathable air 
Raise the alarm or alert other team members to the situation 
Communicate with the person to check on their condition if possible 
Check the ability of the person to move unassisted 
Gain access to the person providing using appropriate techniques if safe to do so 
Check the person's condition and vital signs and the extent of any injuries 
Determine whether the person can be moved and any obstacles that may need to be overcome 
Consider the condition of the person to be rescued 
Consider the time since the occurrence of the incident 
Consider the options for rescue and choose that most suitable for a single person rescue 
Discontinue rescue efforts if it is evident that the rescue is beyond the your current capabilities 
Make the person as comfortable as possible 
Seek the assistance of rescue or emergency team members 
 
Select the appropriate rescue equipment compatible to the rescue method 
Use rescue equipment to effect a rescue in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures 
Frequently and critically monitor the person during the rescue attempt 
Convey information concerning the affected person to arriving team members 
Convey information concerning the surrounding environment to team members 
Communicate with emergency team leader and advise progress of rescue 
Consider local circumstances and effect rescue in the light of those circumstances 
Use appropriate methods to remove person from incident location 
Monitor the condition of the person once removed from immediate danger or incident area 
Continue to communicate the need to obtain assistance in the event assistance has not arrived 
Assist person affected by the incident to acquire necessary medical or other attention 
Hand person over to appropriate individual for further attention 
Provide a verbal briefing to incident manager giving any details of injuries or ongoing unsafe conditions 
Complete incident report in accordance with organisational procedures 
Report any injuries or trauma effecting self and seek appropriate support 
Suggest any measures to control the risks in the incident area in accordance with procedures and duty of care. 
Identify possible problems in rescue equipment or process 
Identify problems needing action 
Identify possible causes 
Recommend appropriate solutions within area of responsibility 
Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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