Assessor Resource

RIIERR308A
Extricate and transport people involved in incidents

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles, at worksites within:

Coal mining

Extractive industries

Metalliferous mining

This unit covers the extraction and transporting of people involved in incidents in surface mining and extractive industries. It includes: selection of the extraction method, accessing and cooperating with emergency services, establishing the extrication system, extricating casualties, re-assess the condition of and stabilising of casualty, transport of casualties to appropriate facilities, handing over casualties to emergency services, and restoring and refurbishing equipment to operational condition.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-Requisites

Not applicable.

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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for extricating and transporting people involved in incidents in surface operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient extricating and transporting people involved in incidents in surface operations

working with others to extricate and transport people involved in incidents in surface operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely extricating and transporting people involved in incidents in surface operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to extricate and transport people involved in incidents in surface operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to extricate and transport people involved in incidents:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

identify extrication equipment to suit situation and check for operational readiness

assess and control hazards and associated risks

apply basic life support to casualties

apply primary assessment to casualties

apply secondary assessment to casualties

locate and obtain transport resources

apply stretcher lashing techniques

apply procedures for the safe operation of extrication equipment

apply systems and methods of extrication

locate extrication equipment

operate communication systems and observe communication protocols

operate radios during the extrication operation

apply procedures for gaining access to and liaising with support services and mine officials

apply procedures for refurbishing and quarantining extrication equipment

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to extricate and transport people involved in incidents:

extrication equipment - types, construction and operation

manufacturer recommendations for safe use and care of extrication equipment

Accredited Rescue Service guidelines for the operation and care of extrication equipment

basic life support

primary assessment procedures

secondary assessment procedures

cross-infection precautions

hazard / risk management principles and practices, including assessment and control

types and availability of transport resources

types and availability of medical facilities

lashing techniques for stretchers

safe operation of extrication equipment

systems and methods of extrication

location of extrication equipment

inspection and refurbishment of extrication equipment

structural design of mine plant and equipment

blasting sequences

hazards of open-cut operations

hazards associated with large mobile mine equipment

mine traffic procedures and rules

accident investigation techniques and legislation

liaison protocols with support services

communication systems and protocols

radio systems and operations

types, role and responsibilities of emergency services and mine officials

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Surface operations may include:

open-cut mines

coal preparation plants

surface operations of underground mines

quarries

Extrication situations may include:

heights

depths

plant and equipment entrapment

light vehicles

heavy vehicles

Hazards may include:

environmental

electrical

hazardous substances

Hazards inherent to surface mining

methods and equipment may include:

electrical

mechanical

magnitude / size of equipment

heights / depths

wall collapse

engulfment

traffic movements

water

weather conditions

chemicals

night conditions

bulk fuel storage and transportation

unsafe working practices

topography

explosives

Emergency services may include:

contractors

insurance companies

suppliers

local community

manufacturer

inspectorate

Mines Rescue Board

police

Mines Rescue Services

fire brigades

ambulance

medical staff

hospitals

CISD organisations

catering

clergy

state and federal government

media

coroner's representative

security services

solicitors

district check inspector

other mines

engineers

drill rigs

forensic

Communications may include:

First Aid reports

2-way radio

phone

mobile

phone

fax

e-mail

Extrication equipment may include:

hydraulic rescue equipment

pneumatic lifting equipment

crowbars

hand tools

hacksaws

abrasive saws

thermal cutting equipment

tirfor

oxygen therapy / resuscitation equipment

rescue boards

first aid equipment

cervical collars

stretchers

roping equipment

ladders

stretchers including:

Stokes

Ferno Washington

SKED

field

equipment including:

pre-use checks/tests

operational use checks/tests

post-use checks/tests

Transport may include:

ambulance

man-haul vehicle

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to extricate and transport people involved in incidents in surface operations 
Assess situation to determine the appropriate method and procedures of extrication with due recognition of hazards and the entrapped person 
Assess the incident to determine the emergency service type to be called in 
Contact emergency services and call in to mine emergency protocols 
Establish the roles and responsibilities of the emergency service and communicate to rescue team members 
Establish the roles and responsibilities of rescue team members in relation to emergency service people and communicate to both parties 
Identify and obtain appropriate equipment and check for operational ability 
Set up equipment to extricate casualty according to manufacturer recommendations and within the guidelines of Accredited Rescue Services 
Test the extrication system within the guidelines of accredited rescue services before any casualty is lifted or lowered 
Select and use equipment and techniques according to manufacturer recommendations to extricate people within the guidelines of Accredited Rescue Services 
Perform primary and secondary assessments to Mines Rescue Advisory Standard to check casualty's condition 
Apply the identified life support requirements 
Continuously monitor casualty and record vital signs 
Communicate all relevant information 
Assess transport resources and obtain additional assistance if required 
Prepare stretcher patients for safe transport 
Employ recommended techniques and procedures to Mines Rescue Advisory Standard to transport casualty to medical facility 
Communicate incident site status of personnel and equipment to incident controller 
Hand over casualty/s to relevant emergency service's personnel 
Hand over record of casualty/s vital signs 
Assist relevant emergency service with life support if requested 
Inspect all equipment used for any damage or contamination sustained in the extrication 
Dispose of contaminated medical waste as per Australian standards 
Repair or replace all defective equipment to meet manufacturer specification or Australian standards 
Clean and sterilise equipment to meet manufacturer specifications or Australian standards 
Tag and quarantine unusable equipment 
Return the rescue equipment to operational readiness 

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