This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake vertical rescues in a range of emergency situations in natural and manmade environments. It includes a range of vertical rescue situations, preparing and responding to rescue situations, assessing rescue scenes, establishing vertical rescue systems and performing in and terminating rescues.

The unit is applicable to personnel from the emergency services, volunteer organisations and associated industries.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Scene reconnaissance is conducted, and results are reported to relevant personnel
Location and condition of casualties is determined
Vertical rescue scene management procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
Physical and environmental features of scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources
Risk assessment is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
Access is controlled, and a safe and effective operational environment is maintained
Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained including team and safety briefings relevant to tasks
Operation and task information is received through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures
Scene reconnaissance is conducted, and results are reported to relevant personnel
Vertical rescue system is conducted as appropriate to incident
Hygiene precautions are maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines

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