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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare respirator and protective clothing and equipment ensemble to meet CBRN threat
  2. Plan and prepare for combat arms tasks

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

identify inspect prepare and clean respirator and clothing and equipment ensemble

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

identify basic equipment faults

use respirator and ensemble

provide reports on faulty equipment

read and apply standard procedures

Required Knowledge

equipment preparation and handling procedures

policy and procedures relevant to the operation of NBC equipment

responsibilities of individuals for operating equipment

CBRN threat awareness

CBRN individual protective procedures

respirator and clothing and equipment assemble available for use

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

identify prepare assemble and function test CBRN respirator and ensemble

use CBRN respirator and ensemble to meet operational tasking and workplace requirements

use authorised CBRN drills to detect threatshazards carry out decontamination hazard reduction measures and to prepare and utilise equipment to meet changes in the operating environment changes in threat detection of hazards and the occurrence of an CBRN incident

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations and is to include exposure to CS gas or a simular nonlethal chemical agent

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

organisational CBRN publications

organisational CBRN workplace operating procedures

authorised CBRN drills

task specific CBRN equipment


Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Ensemble clothing and equipment may include:

apron

CBRN first aid equipment

detector Paper

disposable and reusable protective suits

distress signal units

gas-tight suits

gloves toxicological (inner and outer)

in-service chemical simulants

in-service CS training aids

in-service individual protective equipment

in-service respirator or breathing apparatus

over-boots

personal protective equipment as issued

smock

splash suits

thermal protective clothing

trousers

Sources for identifying protective clothing and equipment may include:

CBRN doctrine

electronic databases

emergency procedure guides for transport

emergency response guide books

HAZCHEM emergency action code

HAZMAT action guide

Material Safety Data Sheets

organisational procedures

relevant Australian Standards,

relevant Codes of Practice

technical specialists

Threats/hazards may include:

adverse weather

chemical agents

fog or drizzle

geological agents

heat and cold

noise

postural restrictions

psychological stress

radiation

reduced visibility

release other than attack

time restraints

toxic industrial chemicals

toxic industrial materials

vibration