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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Collect and assess emergency information
   • Ascertain the scope and severity of the emergency as quickly as possible, from information received from alarms, personnel and other means
   • Collate and assess information on emergency
   • Develop responses to the information received based on emergency response planning
2. Implement emergency response strategies
   • Develop, or promptly implement, on-site strategies in order to combat the emergency
   • Monitor continuously information flows relating to the emergency in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented strategy
   • Coordinate team activities and resource allocation and direct them to meet the identified emergency
   • Delegate authority to appropriate personnel as the situation warrants
3. Liaise with emergency control
   • Collate and communicate information relating to the emergency to emergency control centre
   • Request external assistance if required
   • Coordinate/incorporate external assistance into emergency response
   • Control internal and external communication in accordance with the emergency response plan
4. Coordinate emergency responses
   • Convey feedback relating to progress/status of the emergency to emergency response teams and other personnel
   • Regularly reassess and modify responses and tactics in accordance with the status of the emergency
   • Conduct periodic 'time outs' to enable situation updates and proactive directing of resources and actions
5. Assess emergency response/actions
   • Collate and assess information on status of the emergency to enable a final decision to be made and communicated to declare the end of the emergency, or abandonment of the facility
   • Consider future stages of the emergency and develop mitigation strategies in advance of those events
6. Undertake post-emergency evaluation
   • Undertake a post-response evaluation of the emergency in order to determine the effectiveness of the response strategies and the emergency response plan
   • Recommend and communicate modification and adjustments to the emergency response plans to appropriate personnel
   • Review and modify planning of emergency response exercises and training in light of the outcomes of the emergency response evaluation

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.
Resources	Systems and resources include the following: emergency repair equipment and tools, including pipeline repair equipment emergency response systems emergency communication systems work management systems installation facility and operational layout safety case or hazard control plan management systems
External services	External services and third-parties include one or more of the following: fire brigade police ambulance air traffic control emergency services relevant state/territory or federal government agency local councils shippers and customers medical establishments consortium partners national or international medivac services

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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:

rapidly assess a situation and process information quickly under pressure

communicate clearly and unambiguously with team members, management and other personnel under stress

lead and manage/supervise team members in emergency situations

facilitate and manage emergency responses, allocate resources and prioritise activities

utilise all available internal and external resources

interpret information about changing conditions, hazards and individuals’ needs and make prompt decisions about appropriate action and allocation of resources

facilitate evaluation of emergency response and make recommendations for improvements

write strategies, tactics and procedures.

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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

personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant facility fire management and safety systems

communication systems

emergency response plans

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

their possible causes

potential consequences

risks

appropriate risk controls

fire chemistry, fire characteristics and chemical hazards

location and availability of fire-fighting equipment

types and application of fire-fighting and containment media

types and application of non-fire emergency containment and control

hazard identification, assessment and control of risk

types and application of PPE and breathing apparatus

search and rescue techniques (including self rescue techniques)

teamwork principles and techniques

types and impact of emergency tactics

casualty handling techniques.

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