What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in responding to rescue incidents requires evidence that an individual can demonstrate that they have the required knowledge and skills to respond to an incident according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice The skills and knowledge required to respond to rescue incidents must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts For example this could include different types of incidents environments locations and rescue equipment

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Local environmental conditions

Search and rescue methods

Operation and characteristics of rescue equipment tools and vehicles

Environmental public health and safety issues

Types of hazards and how they should be handled

Enterprise procedures legislative and OHS requirements

First aid life preservation

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

Prepare for response

Respond to incident

Effect the rescue

Implement postincident responses

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

By informing superiors and others of incidents

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Recording details of the incident

How are activities planned and organised

By responding to the incident

How can team work be applied

As a part of the rescue team

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Distances and times in response

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Determining options for response

How can the use of technology be applied

With machinery and equipment

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

For information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Which enterprise procedures may be included in this standard?

A variety of environmental conditions may be included. What are these?

What are the different incidents to consider?

What sorts of rescue equipment may be included?

How might access to casualties be made?

What sorts of maps may be included?

How might servicing and maintenance be undertaken?

Which statutory requirements may be relevant to this standard?

Which forms of communication may be undertaken?