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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop effective organisational systems
   • Coordinate participative processes to identify and agree on outcomes
   • Initiate processes to plan, implement and control systems to achieve identified outcomes
   • Implement/develop policies and procedures consistent with procedures.
   • Develop and maintain processes for effective conduct of first aid responsibilities
   • Distribute changes in policy and procedures to relevant personnel using appropriate communication channels
   • Undertake review of procedures/policies, and report recommendations as required
2. Implement effective first aid training and practice
   • Maintain links with first aid bodies, professionals and clinical organisations/bodies
   • Maintain currency of first aid and personal qualifications in accordance with industry and organisational requirements
   • Review and validate risks against procedures
   • Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate additional training in a timely manner to meet the needs of individuals and the worksite
   • Ensure practices are consistent with current standards and policies
   • Coordinate planning for response to major incidents and make known to the work group in readiness for implementation
3. Maintain up-to-date professional development of knowledge and skills
   • Undertake self-education process in accordance with workplace principles and opportunities
   • Access links with various professional first aid bodies and organisations to maintain currency in the field
   • Access and communicate promptly relevant information to work group, and maintain certification in accordance with workplace procedures and legislation

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory 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.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following: directives and/or guidelines from: Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australian Standards Worksafe Australia emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Systems	A first aid system must be supported by systems and procedures in related areas of the organisation, including the following: ordering (e.g. magazines, books and supplies) skills updating (e.g. attending conferences/workshops and reading publications) professional development and networking (e.g. attending conferences/workshops and reading publications) communication technology training and assessment, and refresher training IT record keeping health safety and environment hazard and risk management
Professional development	Professional development includes one or more of the following: accessing up to date information about industry practices, codes and certification requirements via: meetings seminars conferences membership of professional first aid bodies education/self-education processes, such as: attendance at relevant seminars and conferences maintenance of professional library membership of first aid bodies formal training supervised or unsupervised practice to maintain currency of competence
First aid bodies and clinical organisations	First aid bodies and professional and clinical organisations/bodies include the following: Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) support groups registered providers/authorities

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

communicate effectively orally and in writing

coordinate participative processes

plan for and develop procedures incorporating input from others

evaluate policy/procedures and make recommendations for improvement

determine the need for training and professional development and coordinate appropriate responses

manage own professional development and currency of certification

monitor the implementation of the system and make amendments, including:

correct application of procedures

alignment to current first aid practice/standards

need for information/communications

integration with other systems/procedures

write procedures, including technical and numerical information.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including those covering:

safety, hazards and hazard control

incident, fire and accident

environmental protection

risk assessment/risk management

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

risks

appropriate risk controls

regulatory framework

state and territory regulations relating to currency of skills and knowledge

training and assessment processes and methods

identifying and evaluating training/assessment options

techniques for identifying skills/training needs

national training agenda

the role of professional development

first aid principles and practices.

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