Required skills

accurately evaluate the emergency

avoidcontrol escalation of the emergency

develop a plan of action decisively

efficiently implement a plan of action

render first aid care

deal with contingencies

use literacy skills to read interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures follow sequenced written instructions record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning techniques active listening clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

the use of safe working practices

the emergency network and contacts

enterprise plan and evacuation procedures

OHS legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

legal responsibilities and duty of care

use of communications equipment

organisational and legal policies and procedures in the event of an accidentincident

local call out procedures to access emergency services personnel

practical first aid skills using prepared and improvised materials

hazard identification risk assessment and control

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following

implement emergency preparation procedures

put in place and maintain safety equipment and aids for emergencies

report and record near misses and hazards

document and distribute procedures for evacuation

follow directions in the threat or event of an emergency

apply essential first aid techniques

Element 5 and First Aid components of the underpinning knowledge in the Evidence Guide of this competency standard can be satisfied through successful completion of St Johns Basic Life Support (Level 2) Certificate, the Australian Red Cross Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances

Emergencies may include: